Street price: $430 Table size: 14-3/4 in. by 14-3/4 in., tilting Motor rating: 7.5 amps Spindle/drum sizes: 1/4 in., 1/2 in., 5/8 in., 1-1/2 in., and 2 in. Spindle stroke: 15/16 in. Oscillations per min.: 29 Dust collection: Poor
Metal case and throat inserts. No 3-in. spindle. Includes 4-in. dust collection adapter, which didn’t improve performance during testing, onboard storage for spindles with sleeves, inserts. No tool storage.
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Ridgid EB4424 Oscillating Spindle/Belt Sander
With five spindles sized from 1/2 in. to 2 in. and a 4 X 24-in. belt, this sander has become a staple in many a shop Fine Woodworking visits.
1,725 RPM, 29 OPM with 15/16 in. oscillation length
Abrasive Size
100-grit
Abrasive Shape
drum, sleeve
Accessories
Includes 5 interchangeable threaded spindles with 100 grit sanding sleeves (1/4 in., 1/2 in., 5/8 in., 1 1/2 in., and 2 in.), rubber drums on 1 1/2 in. and 2 in. spindles, 4 inserts, power lock-off pin, 2 1/4 in. to 4 in. dust port adaptor and 3 wrenches
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