One Smooth operator

ya i need one of these.
im saving for a bandsaw right now but if its on sale somewhere on black Friday i think im going to get it.

-- Ben L

Like mine a lot.

As do most users whose opinions I’ve ever seen.

I think it’s one of a handful of real Ridgid gems.

The other thing you hear, pretty consistently, is “I use it a LOT more than I thought I would !”

Amen. If you can (Klingspor, or other sources), get a couple of grits for the abrasives, and get even MORE use out of it.

I feel like dust collection could be better, but … it’s not awful, and I don’t have anything to compare it to. Maybe—like a band saw—it’s just not the easiest thing to get 100% dust collection from.

But …yeah … love mine !

-- -- Neil

Love mine too. It performs great and with the flexibility to change from belt to round, can’t complain. The only thing I would warn you on, is don’t tighten the nut that holds the sanding stuff on too tight. I made a wrench by making a piece of wood to fit over the nut. I don’t over tighten any more.

Love mine too. Easy to use, good results.

-- Don't let the perfect be the enemy of the good.

Looks like I am singing in the same choir since I have been very pleased with mine as well. My experience with the dust collection however is not quite as stellar. I have a 1 1/2 hp Steel City Dust Collector which is plenty powerful but, depending on the type of sanding, quite a bit of sawdust lands on the table and elsewhere. Nonetheless, it is still one of my favorite tools.

-- Todos los dias aprendemos algo nuevo.

I have it, but only use the oscillating drum for contour work. (Awesome) That’s because I have a delta Belt/Disk sander. BUT, if I didn’t have the Delta, the belt accessory would come in very handy.
It’s nice to have choices.

-- Government does not solve problems; it subsidizes them.

That is on my wish list

-- www.carvingandturningsbyrick.com, Rick Kruse, Grand Rapids, MI

One of the few tools exclusive to Ridgid. I guess it is to much of a niche market for others to jump in. I’ve never read a bad review. For the garage hobbiest it makes a lot of sense.

-- david roberts, spinning Tales from Topographic Oceans, no, really.

I love mine to…not one complaint. Enjoy it.

Grub

-- Science Teacher by Day, Wood Butcher by Night!!

I was wondering if it was good or not, thanks for the review.

-- Bill - "Freedon flies in your heart like an Eagle" Audie Murphy

Add my vote to the list of happy owners. Does anyone know of a source for additional grits for the drums? The belts are easily available in various grits but i can’t find a variety for the drums.

-- Every step of any project should be considered your masterpiece if you want the finished product to reflect the quality of your work. http://www.FineArtBoxes.com

We have the Ridgid sander as well. Dust collection with the spindle sander is really good with shop vac hooked up. DC is not as good using the belt sander.

With Texas humidity we have had some premature sanding belt failures, at the glue joints, which has been improved significantly by storing the belts and extra sanding drums in a plastic storage container with tight lid and some dessicant bags.

Overall a great addition to your shop.

Thanks for a great review!

Good luck!

-- Rick Gustafson - Lost Creek Ranch - Colorado County, Texas

Mine gets daily use in my shop, had to get a reducer to fit my ducting though. Love it truly a work horse! Ridgid stationary tools are some of the best kept secrets around….shooos though… dont tell anyone ;o)

-- " There is no more important rule than to wear these, SAFTEY GLASSES"

I appreciate the tip. One of these days I’m going to get a spindle sander for my shop.

-- If a man does not keep pace with his companions, perhaps it is because he hears a different drummer. Let him step to the music which he hears, however measured or far away. Henry David Thoreau

I don’t think I’ve ever read a bad review about this sander. I have one too and didn’t think I’d use it as often as I do.