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Hi All,

I'm shopping for a belt/disc combo sander. Minimum 9" disc/6" belt, probably 3/4HP would be the lowest motor size. Bench mounted preferably since I prefer to make my own stands (they never have enough storage underneath) but if it comes with a stand, I'll just remount it on my own.

I've looked at the DELTA 12-INCH DISC SANDER, a couple of Jet models and Shopfox (which I know is a slightly upgraded Delta). I'm having a real hard time getting excited about spending $300+ for a spinny thing to make dust for my DC. I know I NEED it (my cheap import knockoff is falling apart) but still...

Any recommendations, personal experiences, etc., would be welcome. Is there a reason I need a combo or would better move to be a simple 12" disc sander? What's the benefit of the belt? I don't use these for finishing; more for shaping.

Thanks for any input!

Simple answer... Shopsmith.


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robinson46176 wrote:Simple answer... Shopsmith.


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+1

My question is "Why are you asking such a foolish question on the Shopsmith forum"?

The benefit of the belt is much smoother sanding. The disc finish is crude compared to the belt. The rotary motion of the disc doesn't finish well on straight grain. I use my belt on every project and never use my disc.

dusty wrote:My question is "Why are you asking such a foolish question on the Shopsmith forum"?

Maybe it was to post the link which is no longer there.