Ridgid Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander REVIEW and SET UP

[@rayleder3705]

I bought mine about 15 years ago and it still runs great. They were $200 forever, but I see they're up to about $300 now. Still worth it. When the tool was first available, it was the same, but mostly gray with orange accents!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Glad to hear they last so long. Thanks for sharing your experience!

[@chrisbock72]

You did a great job of showcasing the sander. A very good video, you presented all the info that a woodworkers like me wants to hear. Thanks for shearing you experience. I am now convinced to go and buy one.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Thank you for the complement. I am glad the video was helpful.

[@KevinSamuelHolmes]

I wasn't expecting to find such a nice walkthrough of this sander! I just picked one up off craigslist (used it previously in a college woodshop), so I'm looking forward to setting it up as a compact and versatile sanding setup. Thanks for sharing!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

I am glad you found this video helpful. I hope you enjoy the sander. Mine has been awesome!

[@oldpath7357]

I'm about to buy one of these from a friends widow. This was his favorite sanding machine. Hope he kept all the bits for it.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Did you get it? How are you enjoying it?

[@Prophet22]

Glad I found your review. Bought one in Toronto and brought it to Brazil with me. I think you are correct, it will be a great addition to the shop!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Good luck and thanks for watching!

[@henrysara7716]

The best review and set up in youtube so far. Thy.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Wow! That is high praise. Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@Pro1er]

According to the instructions the Allen keys store in the two holes on back of the unit next to the sanding belt.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Not sure how I missed that. My allen keys are now stored in those two holes. Thanks for pointed that out!

[@BoomBoomsWoodshop]

Thanks, great job with a quick overview and use.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Thank you for your kind feedback!

[@joemontigelli3250]

Great presentation! Very precise and informative about the various features and operations. Just curious what other units did you look at prior to choosing Rigid? Thanks.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Too be honest, I didn't do a lot of comparing. I did find that WEN has a similar tool. I have several wen power tools and have had a good experience with them. When I started research the ridgid sander (particularly on KZbin) I started noticing how many woodworkers on YT had them in their shops. Even videos that had nothing to do with this sander, I would notice them. That weighed heavily on my decision. There is another version of this sander by ridgid, but the reviews didn't seem as good. so I went with this one. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!

[@ernmage1]

Good review. The allens should go on the back of the machine by the the cover storage.

[@JasonPeltier]

They fit very well in the screw/bolt holes also!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Thanks for the tip!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Its funny you say that, because I just did that a couple of days ago.

[@suzylarry1]

good review . Missed the "LOCK TAB for the tilt bed " to lock in different degree of pitch. P.S. I bought one !

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Thanks. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.

[@jimkern7922]

Have you had any issues with the belt creeping upwards when unit is running? Mine does and the tracking knob doesn't seem to do much at all so I basically just have a spindle sander. If you've got any suggestions I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

I have had that problem. However, with some patience with the tracking knob I was able to correct it. Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with it.

[@grussem]

I just got this a couple days ago, great video, thank you!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Cool! Have you tried it out yet? I just used mine the other day on a couple of pinewood derby cars. Good times!

[@patc7198]

Great job, love your presentation

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Thank you and thanks for watching!

[@joemontigelli3250]

Thanks for your reply and again great video!

[@t.c.2776]

for that bowed piece of test wood, I would have used the flat belt attachment... but thank you for the Demo.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

You are welcome and thanks for watching!

[@bluebike1999]

Looks like a great tool. I can think of several projects that could have benefitted from a half inch spindle. Keep the videos coming.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Will do. What are some of the projects you were thinking of? Thanks for watching!

[@stephenaydelotte5940]

Project idea: creating a chaotic motion machine. It could be really cool made of wood.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Well, now I need to go look up a chaotic motion machine to see what it is...

[@edgaraldi2691]

Hi, thanks for sharing this video, I got one on the marketplace when i got it turned on fine. Now my motor sounds like stock and starts to make smoke, any help please.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

I wish I could, but I haven't had that problem.

[@earlteigrob9211]

Thank you for the video. Someone mentioned that the table does not lock down very well and has flex in it. Do you notice that as well? Thank you.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

I was just using it the other day with your question in mind and did not notice those problems.

[@blayne2029]

Thank you, James! Was wondering if that tool is worth the shop space. I'm in a tight space but tired of sanding too slowly :()

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Yes, I really like it! Just used it on my last project (see the rustic pumpkin video). While I enjoy the spindle/ belt sander combination, if you need just the spindle sander, you kind find smaller units. Good luck! Small shops require a lot of creativity.

[@blayne2029]

Thx. I think I would actually use the belt sander most.

[@TheHumbleCarpenter]

Not sure anyone’s going to get this, but I just bought this rigid sander and it is very nice but when it runs, the belt sander seems to vibrate more than I think it should be. Has anyone else experienced this issue with the belt sander vibrating a lot as it Spins and oscillates?

[@JasonPeltier]

Thanks for letting me know there aren't 5 drums. I thought I lost one!

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

You bet. I remember when I first realized it and thinking I had mis-counted. Thanks for watching!

[@jgriff19861947]

Nice video explained well.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching1

[@howardwilson171]

Please hook up a vacuum to control the dust.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Its hard to tell from the angle, but I when I was sanding I was standing right in the open doorway of the garage door. Not that I am perfect at it, but I try to practice safe woodworking techniques. Dust collection is something I am working on improving in my shop now and I have made a couple of videos about it. Check out my recent videos on dust collection!

[@yvesjulien4365]

salut , dans ton vidéo a 1:49 tu dit qu'il n'y a pas de place pour les clefs alen , voyont donc ! la compagnie ridgid aurait fait des rangement pour toute les pièce SAUF les ALEN KEYS ?? bien sûre qu'ils y ont pensé !!! c'est toi qui ne les a pas trouvé ! regarde a l'arrière juste a coté du rangement pour la bande , il y a 2 trou EXAGONAL , un plus gros et un plus petit , exactement la bonne grosseur des 2 clefs ! c'est une machine a sabler , ça fait de la poussière , avec ton ruban électrique tu va finir par les perdre , l'adhésif et la poussière ça fonctionne pas longtemps

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

You are correct. Thanks for chiming in. Where are you watching from?

[@yvesjulien4365]

@@HomestyleWoodCrafts de Mascouche , au Québec , Canada , and you ?

[@marksteele3132]

I have had two of them now. Both failed within a year or two.

[@HomestyleWoodCrafts]

Sorry to hear it. Was the cause the same in both instances?

[@robd7703]

Mind has lasted for 20 years. Love it.