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Grizzly G0538 1/3 HP Oscillating Spindle Sander | 
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| Brand: Grizzly
Category: Home Improvement
Buy New: $149.95
Rating:  10 reviews
Sales Rank: 19491
Media: Misc.
MPN: G0538
UPC: 690550005381
EAN: 0690550005381
ASIN: B0000E3HO4
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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| Features:
| • | 1/3 HP, 110V 4 Amp, 60Hz, 1725 RPM spindle speed | | • | 2 1/2" Dust Port | | • | Extra large 20" x 14" table | | • | Includes spindle changing wrenches and table inserts | | • | Spindle oscillates at 72 strokes per minute, 5/8" oscillating range |
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Product Description
Nothing beats the finish of an Oscillating Spindle Sander for smoothing curved edges and when space is limited, you'll really appreciate this bench top version. With its large table surface and six different sanding drum diameters stowed neatly under the table, the right sanding drum is a quick change away for perfect results. Includes spindle changing wrenches, table inserts and 2 1/2" dust port. 1/3 HP.- 1/3hp, 110V, 4amp, 60HZ
- 1725RPM
- Toggle on/off safety switch with locking tab
- Extra large 20" x 14" Table
- Spindle oscillates at 72 strokes per minute
- Comes with six 4 1/2" tall sanding drums, three 80 grit sleeves (1/2", 1" and 2") three 150 grit sleeves (3/4", 1 1/2",and 3") and 6 table inserts.
- Approximate shipping weight 34lbs.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 5 more reviews...
Small sander, big heart March 7, 2008
R. Hobbs
While certainly not a workhorse spindle sander, the Grizzly G0538 delivers a smooth, reliable job. Changing spindles is quick and made handier with the spare spindle holders built into the base. The unit works fine as long as you don't force-feed your stock into the spindle. Let the tool do the work, and the results are pleasing.
Grizzly Spindle Sander February 17, 2008
syld (Naples, FL)
I have a Delta sander in my shop, but needed a portable one for another location. This model was decently priced and so far has worked as well as the Delta. The only problem is the amount of noise generated by attaching a shop vac to the vacuum port; the limited air flow causes quite a bit of noise.
 sander February 13, 2008
Robert Crane (Georgia)
Performs exactly as advertised, and at a very good price! I'd definitely buy from Grizzly/Amazon in the future.
Good for the small shop January 13, 2008
Charles S. Holzheimer (Centennial, CO)
I have had and used this unit for almost a year now.
The unit is well designed and has not failed me in any way. There are times when the motor will bog down but only under extreme pressure by the user (ahem!). The sleeves are nicely stored on pins underneath the shelf. The throat plates are a little awkward to get to since they are stored on the back of the machine. Other reviewers have noted that the washers used on differing size sleeves don't have a place to be stored and they are right. If you get one of these, make sure you rig something up or the washers will disappear.
One other thing I would mention, and this is not a drawback to the machine itself, is to stock up on a variety of replacement sleeves. This machine does its job well and therefore fills up the sanding sleeves quickly. I recommend a rubber debris remover to lengthen the life of the sleeves but ultimately they need to be replaced fairly quickly.
Only the throat plate storage and the lack of a storage location for the washers bring the rating down to a 4. The machine itself works great!
Great sander for the price December 28, 2007
T. Norris (Houston, TX)
2 out of 2 found this review helpful
First, I'll skip most of the points made in the previous reviews and simply point out some other aspects of the sander that I like/dislike:
As far as the "whooshing" noise when connected to a dust collector; for me this is actually a plus since it lets me know if my 2-1/2" dust collector hose became detached from the unit. I use the hose on many machines and cannot devote the dust collector to the sander alone. Dust collection is fantastic with my Penn State DC-3B dust collector and Jet two-stage accessory lid for a trash can.
With regard to wrench storage; yes it would be nice to have a dedicated area for placing the wrenches after changing a spindle but I find that simply hanging the from the currently-in-use spindle peg works just fine. In addition, it helps me quickly locate the position for the spindle during a change.
The unit is lightweight and portable. Sometimes it may shift if you really push your work into the spindle (bad) but you could mount it to the bench with four bolts if this is a concern.
Sanding drum changes are a snap and I have never had any problems with them sticking on the spindle. Typical change time is about 30 seconds.
Although advertised as 1/3hp, I find the unit is plenty powerful for the work I do (signs/plaques). If you provide enough force on the part, and are not holding it well then this unit is certainly capable of grabbing and launching the item being sanded. Very happy with the power and have never been able to stall the unit.
All in all, I use this sander on a semi-production manner on a day-to-day basis and highly recommend it for the occasional/moderate intensity shop.
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