I may be purchasing a Max spindle sander {not sure which model}. The seller says it is fairly new and only has one spindle. I think these are still being manufactured, but can’t find any info on who builds them. I would like to know I can purchase additional spindles before I buy. Any tips and leads appreciated.
Discussion Forum
Get It All!
UNLIMITED Membership is like taking a master class in woodworking for less than $10 a month.
Start Your Free TrialCategories
Discussion Forum
Digital Plans Library
Member exclusive! – Plans for everyone – from beginners to experts – right at your fingertips.
Highlights
-
Shape Your Skills
when you sign up for our emails
This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply. -
Shop Talk Live Podcast -
Our favorite articles and videos -
E-Learning Courses from Fine Woodworking
-
-
Replies
http://www.tannewitz.com/m_catalog10_07.asp
Went through the same thing a few years ago and was looking at old Oliver, Max, Clayton and figured out the Grizzly was the best deal. I can buy 5 Grizzly's for the price of a Max.
A 2" spindle and rubber drum is $45 for the Grizzly. I'm betting you will pay the cost of the complete Grizzly just got the Max spindles and rubber drums. The Grizzly is pretty darn good and I'm a fan of old iron bigtime but the numbers worked out much better to get the Grizzly. It's performed just like it should with no problems.
Maybe it's not a fair comparison, but I like my Ridgid Oscillating Belt/Spindle Sander very much. I still hate sanding though, but not as much.
Chris @ flairwoodworks
- Success is not the key to happines. Happiness is the key to success. If you love what you are doing, you will be successful. - Albert Schweitzer
This forum post is now archived. Commenting has been disabled