Nifty Little Sander!
Posted: Thu Aug 08, 2019 4:09 pm
I needed a small benchtop disc sander, something I could just pull out in a jiffy, or keep set up in the back of my main work area. I have a disc on my combo sander, but the table never stays at the angle I need and the gap between the table and disc made it hard to make nuts and saddles.
I found a 5" Proxxon sander, but at almost $300, it's expensive. I'd almost given up when I found this little sander at Menard's, which is a building supply store found around Columbus, OH. I'm originally from Dayton and never heard of them, so they may only be around Columbus.
This sander is a Performax, which is a Proxxon clone, but unlike the Proxxon, it's made in China, not Luxembourg. The specs are identical.
5" wheel
Variable speed 1.1 amp motor
1150-3600 rpm (no load)
120v
1" dust collection adapter
Clamp
6 sanding discs in 3 grits
Weight 5lbs 8oz
2 year warranty
The Price is $39.99 + tax and 7.99 shipping. Final price $51 delivered.
I was surprised at how well built the little thing seems to be. I set the table at 0, and it was absolutely square to the sanding disc. The little slider/miter gauge is slid into the table from underneath, engaging it securely and without unwanted movement. The gap between the table and sanding disc is less than 1/8".
I squared the end of an ebony fretboard quickly, easily, and accurately today. The sander is small, but had no problem with this task. I'm sure it'll handle shaping a nut and saddle as well.
If you're interested, here is the link.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/powe ... 186&ipos=2
I found a 5" Proxxon sander, but at almost $300, it's expensive. I'd almost given up when I found this little sander at Menard's, which is a building supply store found around Columbus, OH. I'm originally from Dayton and never heard of them, so they may only be around Columbus.
This sander is a Performax, which is a Proxxon clone, but unlike the Proxxon, it's made in China, not Luxembourg. The specs are identical.
5" wheel
Variable speed 1.1 amp motor
1150-3600 rpm (no load)
120v
1" dust collection adapter
Clamp
6 sanding discs in 3 grits
Weight 5lbs 8oz
2 year warranty
The Price is $39.99 + tax and 7.99 shipping. Final price $51 delivered.
I was surprised at how well built the little thing seems to be. I set the table at 0, and it was absolutely square to the sanding disc. The little slider/miter gauge is slid into the table from underneath, engaging it securely and without unwanted movement. The gap between the table and sanding disc is less than 1/8".
I squared the end of an ebony fretboard quickly, easily, and accurately today. The sander is small, but had no problem with this task. I'm sure it'll handle shaping a nut and saddle as well.
If you're interested, here is the link.
https://www.menards.com/main/tools/powe ... 186&ipos=2