Ridgid Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander REVIEW and SET UP
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- Опубліковано 24 сер 2024
- I LOVE new tools so join me as I unbox my new Ridgid Oscillating Edge Belt Spindle Sander Model EB4424. I show you all the parts, show you how to set it up, give it its first try and give you my first impressions and review. If you ever sand your projects (you know you do) you will want to see this!
I bought mine about 15 years ago and it still runs great. They were $200 forever, but I see they're up to about $300 now. Still worth it. When the tool was first available, it was the same, but mostly gray with orange accents!
You did a great job of showcasing the sander. A very good video, you presented all the info that a woodworkers like me wants to hear. Thanks for shearing you experience. I am now convinced to go and buy one.
Thank you for the complement. I am glad the video was helpful.
I wasn't expecting to find such a nice walkthrough of this sander! I just picked one up off craigslist (used it previously in a college woodshop), so I'm looking forward to setting it up as a compact and versatile sanding setup. Thanks for sharing!
I am glad you found this video helpful. I hope you enjoy the sander. Mine has been awesome!
According to the instructions the Allen keys store in the two holes on back of the unit next to the sanding belt.
Not sure how I missed that. My allen keys are now stored in those two holes. Thanks for pointed that out!
Glad I found your review. Bought one in Toronto and brought it to Brazil with me. I think you are correct, it will be a great addition to the shop!
Good luck and thanks for watching!
I'm about to buy one of these from a friends widow. This was his favorite sanding machine. Hope he kept all the bits for it.
Did you get it? How are you enjoying it?
The best review and set up in youtube so far. Thy.
Wow! That is high praise. Thank you and thanks for watching!
Good review. The allens should go on the back of the machine by the the cover storage.
They fit very well in the screw/bolt holes also!
Thanks for the tip!
Its funny you say that, because I just did that a couple of days ago.
for that bowed piece of test wood, I would have used the flat belt attachment... but thank you for the Demo.
You are welcome and thanks for watching!
Nice video explained well.
Glad you liked it. Thanks for watching1
Great presentation! Very precise and informative about the various features and operations. Just curious what other units did you look at prior to choosing Rigid? Thanks.
Too be honest, I didn't do a lot of comparing. I did find that WEN has a similar tool. I have several wen power tools and have had a good experience with them. When I started research the ridgid sander (particularly on UA-cam) I started noticing how many woodworkers on YT had them in their shops. Even videos that had nothing to do with this sander, I would notice them. That weighed heavily on my decision. There is another version of this sander by ridgid, but the reviews didn't seem as good. so I went with this one. Hope this helps. Thanks for watching!
Thanks, great job with a quick overview and use.
Thank you for your kind feedback!
I just got this a couple days ago, great video, thank you!
Cool! Have you tried it out yet? I just used mine the other day on a couple of pinewood derby cars. Good times!
Thanks for your reply and again great video!
Have you had any issues with the belt creeping upwards when unit is running? Mine does and the tracking knob doesn't seem to do much at all so I basically just have a spindle sander. If you've got any suggestions I'd really appreciate it. Thanks.
I have had that problem. However, with some patience with the tracking knob I was able to correct it. Sorry to hear you are having so much trouble with it.
Great job, love your presentation
Thank you and thanks for watching!
good review . Missed the "LOCK TAB for the tilt bed " to lock in different degree of pitch. P.S. I bought one !
Thanks. I hope you enjoy it as much as I have.
Project idea: creating a chaotic motion machine. It could be really cool made of wood.
Well, now I need to go look up a chaotic motion machine to see what it is...
Hi, thanks for sharing this video, I got one on the marketplace when i got it turned on fine. Now my motor sounds like stock and starts to make smoke, any help please.
I wish I could, but I haven't had that problem.
Thanks for letting me know there aren't 5 drums. I thought I lost one!
You bet. I remember when I first realized it and thinking I had mis-counted. Thanks for watching!
Thank you for the video. Someone mentioned that the table does not lock down very well and has flex in it. Do you notice that as well? Thank you.
I was just using it the other day with your question in mind and did not notice those problems.
Please hook up a vacuum to control the dust.
Its hard to tell from the angle, but I when I was sanding I was standing right in the open doorway of the garage door. Not that I am perfect at it, but I try to practice safe woodworking techniques. Dust collection is something I am working on improving in my shop now and I have made a couple of videos about it. Check out my recent videos on dust collection!
Looks like a great tool. I can think of several projects that could have benefitted from a half inch spindle. Keep the videos coming.
Will do. What are some of the projects you were thinking of? Thanks for watching!
Thank you, James! Was wondering if that tool is worth the shop space. I'm in a tight space but tired of sanding too slowly :()
Yes, I really like it! Just used it on my last project (see the rustic pumpkin video). While I enjoy the spindle/ belt sander combination, if you need just the spindle sander, you kind find smaller units. Good luck! Small shops require a lot of creativity.
Thx. I think I would actually use the belt sander most.
I have had two of them now. Both failed within a year or two.
Sorry to hear it. Was the cause the same in both instances?
Mind has lasted for 20 years. Love it.