$15 Spindle Sander with Dust Collection - Woodworking on a Budget

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In this week’s video, I build a jig that allows me to instantly convert my drill press into a spindle sander. I use a $15 spindle sanding kit, which includes four sizes of spindles and three sanding grits. Spindle sanders can cost between $200 to over $2000, depending on the brand. As an added bonus, this jig provides a dust collection port as well.This is one of the first jigs I’ve made for the drill press, more to come.
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[@timmotz2827]

I’ve been making musical instrument tuning pegs and putting the flats (actually hollows) on the peg heads using a spindle on a drill press but never thought of making a table like yours. Great idea! Then I could make a jig to hold the peg at a consistent angle and not rely on eyeballing the angle.
A variation: if you have a 4 inch spindle, you can get 2 inch sanding sleeves and stack them on the spindle with a fine grit above the coarse grit. Build your table with at least two inches of clearance below. Then, all you would need to do is crank up your table to move from a coarse grit to a fine grit. I’ve been doing this by hand, but the results would be more consistent with your jig.

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Yes, there are plenty of ways to modify and adapt it to different jobs.

[@stevef8993]

Great video. An idea to consider is to add a treadle board attachment to the handle to oscillate with your foot and keep two hands on your work.

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Thanks Steve! That's a great idea! I thought about doing that, but it won't really work with where my drill press sits right now.
If I had the space, I would build a dedicated drill press table with those kinds of features.

[@paulcooper9187]

Brilliantly simple and straightforward . Thank you

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Thank you Paul! Glad you liked it🙂

[@DIYHomeofMine]

Very simple but practical design! Definitely gonna make one for my shop! 👍👍👍👍👍

[@davidletz9123]

Nice easy jig, Eric. Thanks. Looks like this would be good for light applications.

[@davidpodmore5941]

This is great didn't know about the video, changed the the notification to all, I was going to buy one, another well worth watching video. great job Eric.

[@dcoar4601]

Thank you!! I love this.

[@richardr6203]

Absolutely awesome

[@sapelesteve]

Nicely done Eric! Wish that I had seen this before I purchased my oscillating spindle sander. I like that you can use the entire length of sanding surface with the drill press........... 👍👍😉😉

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Thanks Steve! I need to get more out of my drill press. This is a good start🙂

[@myrawiechart9543]

This is an awesome idea. I've been wanting a spindle sander but didn't want to pay the price!

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Glad it was helpful! A drill press is a much better investment🙂

[@tomas5376]

Great jig!👍✌️😊🙏🏼⚒⚒⚒

[@williamgonsalves2467]

Awesome idea !! I wish we had these spindles in India.

[@deanparkes4644]

Top vid mate. I love shaping rather than cutting.

[@EricSorensenCanada]

You and me both! Cheers👍 🍺

[@jacobblumner4281]

That's very cool. I like the dust collection. Have you considered tying a rope to the handle and to a foot pedal that would let you oscillate it hands free.

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Thanks! Yes, someone else mentioned it earlier. I don't really have the space to do that kind of set-up but it's totally doable.

[@navret1707]

An excellent, easy and cheap solution to the problem. Would not enclosing the front and back openings improve your dust collection? Just a thought.

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Thanks! It wouldn't hurt to do that. I didn't bother closing the front and back because the dust deputy tends to do a good job of sucking the dust in before it goes anywhere.

[@stufarnham]

Hi, Eric, I built a similar jug for my drill press and it is great. I didn’t think of the dust collection port, so I will be adding that. Thanks for sharing. Stu

[@Jgn1skaane]

I just love your practical and simple approach!
Any concerns about lateral forces on the bearings?

[@EricSorensenCanada]

Not at all. You'd have to slam it pretty hard to wreck the bearings and you should not use a lot of force when sanding.

[@jriis2010]

How does the drill press handle the pressure, when pushing material. Have you had any issues with that ?

[@EricSorensenCanada]

The trick is to not apply that much pressure. Instead, use the appropriate grit for the work you're doing. Otherwise, my drill press handles it just fine. No damage, no issues.

[@jriis2010]

@@EricSorensenCanada Thanks. It is on my project list :-)

[@lukek4516]

Great idea! 👍 what RPM have you got the drill set to when using this jig?

[@EricSorensenCanada]

I don't have a variable speed drill press, so no worries there. I think the RPM speed range or load range is between 600 and 3000. In other words, mine is on the low end. I would recommend the lower speed settings to avoid burning.