Delta 31-483 spindle sander

[woodknots]

I'm looking at buying a spindle sander and was wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who has this sander. I really want one that has a tilting table and goes down to a 1/4' sleeve. I know the jet also has these features but out of my price range at this moment. Thanks Jeff

[Lucky2]

Sorry Jeff, I can't help with this model, I own a Ridgid Spindle/Belt Osillating sander and I love it.

Len

[amazingkevin]

I'm looking at buying a spindle sander and was wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who has this sander. I really want one that has a tilting table and goes down to a 1/4' sleeve. I know the jet also has these features but out of my price range at this moment. Thanks Jeff

i bought a spindle sander and never used it i can't get to it.

[Jim Finn]

I had a chance to buy a spindle sander from a friend.  A different friend loaned me his and I tried it out.  After using it a while I brought it back to him and told my other friend that I did not want to buy his.  I was using this tool to sand, band saw boxes.  LOTS of sanding required in making them.  I discovered that I prefer soft pnumatic drum type sanders mounted in my drill press.  I also found a way to avoid most of the sanding I was doing in making the band saw boxes.  Instead of sanding the interiors of the box and of the drawers I flockked them.  Better finished product and a bit less sanding required.  I made and sold 31 of them last year but I am not sure I want to make them again.  Requires lots of wood, and time.

[hawkeye10]

I'm looking at buying a spindle sander and was wondering if anyone has or knows anyone who has this sander. I really want one that has a tilting table and goes down to a 1/4' sleeve. I know the jet also has these features but out of my price range at this moment. Thanks Jeff

I bought the Ridgid sander at Home Depot. I like it because it has the spindle and belt sander. Also the table tilts like you want. It also has a life time warranty. I don't use it every day but it earns it's keep.

 

http://www.homedepot.com/p/RIDGID-Oscillating-Edge-Belt-Spindle-Sander-EB4424/100061671

[Rolf]

It seems to have good reviews .  One comment that was made is the the table insert is slightly recessed creating a small ridge that can snag the wood or if you are not paying attention will allow the wood to skew just slightly,The Jet has the same issue. I sometimes put a another thin piece of wood on the top, until I put in some set screws so that I can tweak it. It is not a major issue as long as you are aware of it. 

I have the Jet, I absolutely love it. It really helps me when I need to do some tweaking when doing intarsia. and the 1/4 in spindle is my most used 

Edited December 28, 2016 by Rolf

[woodknots]

It seems to have good reviews .  One comment that was made is the the table insert is slightly recessed creating a small ridge that can snag the wood or if you are not paying attention will allow the wood to skew just slightly,The Jet has the same issue. I sometimes put a another thin piece of wood on the top, until I put in some set screws so that I can tweak it. It is not a major issue as long as you are aware of it. 

I have the Jet, I absolutely love it. It really helps me when I need to do some tweaking when doing intarsia. and the 1/4 in spindle is my most used 

The zero clearance inserts for my bandsaw were the same way. I bought some of the duct tape by gorilla glue, which is thicker than most, I put it on the bottom and it made it level so it should work for this as well. The tilting table was a big decider but the 1/4"  spindle was the main reason for me.