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Melanie, so I did some checking of 8" grinders. The Rikon, Bauer, and delta variable speed grinders only go to 2000 RPM as their slowest setting, Whereas, the Rikon slow one speed grinder is 1750. Since I am a newbie to the sanders, would you still want the variable speed or go to the Slower one speed Rikon. What do you think of this Rikon buffer? https://www.woodcraft.com/products/8-low-speed-buffer?gclid=Cj0KCQiA-62tBhDSARIsAO7twbYDN8IdQ8saSMpthyUl6DYopdQTle6Wnq7H5tXrXgoHEVofWTyEeAcaAiafEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Barb, I wrote the previous quote which shows up on my computer.....the "since it sounds difficult" I do not see that on this thread....

Melanie, thank you for all the helpful information. I did contact the Guinevere tech and he pretty much said the same thing as you and that you could not attach any variable speed device to it. So, just for clarification, when you stated: if I was starting out with one, I would go with the larger grinder with the flex drum sanders, is there a particular Grinder you would recommend such as the Rikon that Dave Monk has or are you talking about the Foredom or something else? Thank you for the link as well.

Thanks Dave....Yes, I did read that about the Foredom. that is why I like the chuck idea....How is the other side set up? did you have to have an adapter of the left side as well to hold your cylindrical drum sander?

Thanks Ray, I am saving this just in case my EX will need help....So far my green ol' EX is doing well!

Barb, I did see your fliptop build and your sander. When I saw your sander, I really liked it so I thought I would make one as well. Since it sounds difficult, I think I am going to go with suggestions on this thread..... I think I am going to get the Foredom but am also inquiring about the King Arthur's Guinevere one: https://www.woodworkingshop.com/product/KX11340/?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA2KitBhCIARIsAPPMEhJGQxWEgl7M-WHc1lRgIpNHgOXmXKJqpDpgxfMXZjhVTMkALOlcwqMaAgpzEALw_wcB

That variation in speed is huge...thank you for pointing that out and the other info. Thanks again!

Ray, Thank you, that is interesting....I did look at the reviews and read something about it having trouble with the motor overheating since it is 1/6 HP and the Bauer one is 3/4 HP....do you have any knowledge of that or know of anyone that does....thank you so much for pointing this out.....

Ray I have a buffer I use for auto body repairs, but I have to use two hand to hold onto that bugger. I think you must me talking about a different kind of buffer...can you turn it into a sander so you can but a mop on one side and a drum on the other?

Paul, I am sorry to hear that yours is wobbly. I saw it when I was in your shop this last summer...is that the one you are speaking about? I have a really good friend who teaches welding at one of our Highschools (he is a retired engineer). Anyway, I wonder if I had him weld something together that might actually screw onto the arbor rather than use the allen screws. I could also go to a local Machinist and have them make me something....wish my Dad was still around he had his own Machinist/Tool and Die business. He could make just about anything out of metal that you needed.

That is very helpful to know. I kind of thought that about that regarding the right handed chuck. Would love to find a key chuck that can mount onto the arbor if you know of any please let me know. Thanks again!

Thank you for responding to my questions.....I have a couple of belt sanders one big one and a little one like the one in your link and a disc sander, but to do smaller intarsia type pieces, they do not work well for me especially about corners or if I want to do a bowl they don't really work too well. I could use my drill press or my lathe but would rather not have to set all that up to do sanding each time I want to sand (call me a bit lazy ). I would like to have a stand alone system that I can adjust the speed and be able to use two hands to hold my piece while sanding. Thanks again!

I saw this Bauer variable speed Grinder on Harbor Freight. https://www.harborfreight.com/8-in-variable-speed-bench-grinder-with-led-work-light-59300.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=12126402660&campaignid=12126402660&utm_content=150898466087&adsetid=150898466087&product=59300&store=296&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAiAkp6tBhB5EiwANTCx1CAPZn4gZf1MJF3h19Jf27AYpON2nDSzJsIjBGvmWa_oltvlBUffNRoCpIUQAvD_BwE I would like to make a sander where I can add chucks on both sides. I saw this chuck on the Grizzly website for a 5/8 arbor (which is the same as the Bauer one). Has anyone tried this? Is there a better choice out there? Can I only use the chuck on the right side due to the the way the threads turn? I like the idea of variable speed for sanding so that is why I was looking at this. Any suggestions would greatly be appreciated.

That is super fun! I am a tea drinker but it just doesn't have the ring to it..."No tea, no workee"

Thank you! That thought had crossed my mind regarding doing it again but since I don't saw very fast, I thought this alternative was at least a try. Thanks again!

Wow, another Papillon!....I can't wait to see a picture of your puppy or a scroll saw pic of him...if he will hold still long enough for a picture! Congrats on you new greenhouse in your shop....great idea! And even more impressive a new truck! I presume it is full size. I only have an 1999 Ford Ranger Step side so it makes it a bit difficult to haul a full sheet of plywood. I have to really strap it down. Anyway, congrats again and....Santa was surely good to you!

Ron, thank you! He was the smartest dog I ever had and always happy...I am so glad @Charlie E was able to capture his smile in the pattern he sent me. Those border collies are also crazy smart and fast. They always win most of the agility events. Enjoy your doggie.... time goes so quickly...

Ralph, thank you very much! Since I don't really know much about what I am doing (since I am such a newbie when it comes to scroll sawing) I guess I don't know any better so I try things that most folks would be more prudent and wouldn't do it. I am so happy it turned out.....Thanks again!

Thanks Jess, well I thought I might as well give it a try because it was either that or the burn pile. I thought, well I could try cutting the pattern again but I really liked that white aspen which I had to order online and that was about all I had of it. So I thought I would give the bandsaw a try. I wore all my safety gear, did kind of a 'dry run' with different safety pusher blocks and to my surprise it didn't explode into a million little pieces!

Thank you. It was just over 1/2 inch... my resaw blade on my bandsaw is pretty thin so It didn't take too much of the wood when I cut the backer off and I guess I got lucky. Thanks again

Thank you. He was a good doggy and great at agility but he couldn't open and close doors like your doggy can!

Yes, it was a bit scary to resaw that backer board off but the aspen held up well thank goodness.

I finished my scroll project of my agility dog, Baxter, that recently passed away. @Charlie E kindly made a pattern of him for me to cut. (Keep reading below the pictures) This is actually the first pattern I have ever cut...all my others have been free-hand. Anyway, I ordered an Aspen board and it was warped so after cutting it, it warped even more. I decided to glue it to a 3/4 inch backer board to try to flatten it. I decided to use a fairly thin coat of epoxy and put a large weight on it. I forgot, however, that the floor has become uneven in my shop due to the subzero (-11) weather and the bench was no longer level. So when I came back to see it 6 hrs later it slid off the backer and was stuck solid: I decided to take it to my 14 inch bandsaw and resaw the back off (it barely fit). After I was done I discovered I had a second picture of Baxter...a bit different/artsy/tye-dyed? from the original because the aspen wood was about 1/32 thick (or less) over the epoxy and shadows came through. Well, I made a new backer for the original piece and used titebond glue instead and pin nails. The aspen wood is now 3/8+ thickness with a 3/4" backer. So now I have 2 pictures of Baxter! @Charlie E thank you again for creating the pattern for me

Really, really nice work!

Well done! Wishing you the best!