Ridgid Oscillating Sander

Reviews | 2009-01-26 | 2 Comments

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 on.

Shop Fox 1708 12” Disc Sander

Reviews | 2008-06-21 | 5 Comments

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 dust port seems to work great when a shop vac is attached. The unit is fairly quiet. [...]