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Ridgid Oscillating Sander

Ridgid Oscillating Sander(0)

August 26, 2008

Quick Overview:
Ridgid it got it right with this one!   The Ridgid Oscillating Edge Belt Spindle sander is a neat little contraption and an affordable convenience for a small woodworking shop, or make that garage.  While it does have some design flaws, the utility and concept — as well as the price tag — are dead [...]

Ridgid Oscillating Sander
Ryobi 7.2v Cordless Drill

Ryobi 7.2v Cordless Drill

Quick Overview:
It’s a drill.  It’s a driver.  Functional, yes.  Overall impression … not so much.  Here’s why: battery & power stink.
This Ryobi drill was cheap ($$).  Unfortunately, it is cheap (quality).  The battery charger is slow, the life of the battery is poor, and the power is just not there.
Ryobi does an excellent job [...]

Shop Fox 1708 12” Disc Sander

Shop Fox 1708 12” Disc Sander

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On the good side:

The Shop Fox has equal or more power compared to other 12” disc sanders within its price range.
The Sanding table tilt angle and distance from the sanding face is fairly easily adjusted.
The [...]

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