Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

I've used this spindle sander for a few weeks now. I don't regret at all buying this spindle sander. I considered the low-end Delta, Grizzly, and similar knock-offs, but this one was worth the money (got on sale). There are 3 irritations though. (1) No storage for the wrenches. (2) on some of the spindles that have the rubber shaft, the nut vibrates loose causing the sanding tube to travel downward. I have to tighten/compress the rubber shaft every few minutes. Since the threads are reversed, I can't simply go to the hardware store for locking nuts. (3) The dust port is 2 1/4" (why 2 1/4"?) Can't get the proper size reducer from Woodcraft. My local Woodcraft store told me that I needed to just use duct tape to size up. I couldn't bring myself to do that to a new ~$450 tool. Was able to buy a reducer from another source and then had to gerry-rig with a couple other adapters to get that reducer to connect to my 2 1/2" dust collection system. I see others complain about ineffective dust collection. I've had mixed results here. I've passed that off due to the odd-ball sized port, my own less-than-efficient gerry-rigging along with the power of my shop vacuum that is drawing the vacuum. All-in-all, if I were to buy a spindle sander over again, I'd still get this one. I've been most satisfied with the results despite the irritations described above.

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

Would not really call it a bench top, too tall. Simple MDF base took care of that. Nicely built

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

Mine is almost two years old. Bearings are going out. I should have taken it back while it was still under warranty - It made bearing noise right out of the box - but the noise has gotten really bad now. In fact I should have returned the day I bought it. The spindle was not square to the table from day one. I spent about an hour trueing it, but never really got it perfect. I'm just going to let the bearing burn the motor out and then go get a different machine.

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

We use this machine almost every day. It is a powerful and reliable resource for us.

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

3" spindle and table plate are optional and too expensive. Difficult to adjust spindle for squareness if factory alignment is off. Had to use duct tape and wood to create a adequate seal for dust collection Odd size dust collection port Table inserts had to be shimmed to get them level with top Minor stuff but it made setup time consuming Otherwise it works well

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

Does a great job in sanding up to the line.

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

The 3" drum is expensive, but I think it's a must have! Should have been included with sander.

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

Wonderful sander, makes sanding a pleasure

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

I did alot of my sanding by hand , but this thing makes my life alot easier !!!

Comments about Jet Benchtop Spindle Sander Model 708404 :

Great sander. Price was right, [...]