Inside curve sanding - what do you use?

Answer: it depends.

When possible, I like to flush trim curved pieces with a premade template
and router. Then, I don't use the OSS on the finished piece. I sand by
hand. Of course I often do use the OSS in the process of making the
templates themselves, but even then hand sanding is almost always involved
in getting shapes just right.

When not possible (usually due to thickness) to flush trim to shape, then
yes I do use the OSS on the finished piece itself.

Inflated drums: never used 'em.

Brian.

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>
> Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>
> Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>
> Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>
>
> dave
>

That's a nice solution, but it runs about $250 in addition to the cost of
the plate you'll need for the router table. The plates are in the $50
neighborhood from Rockler.

I know you're picky about tools, but do consider the Ryobi OSS. It does the
job very effectively.

Brian.


"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey, Myx, thanks, I'll do a little investigating on that one. I usually
> like PC tools; I have at least 6 or so of them...
>
> dave
>
> Myxylplyk wrote:
>
> > "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
> >>
> >>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
> >>
> >>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
> >>
> >>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
> >>
> >>
> >>dave
> >>
> >
> > If space is a premium, like it is more most of us, consider the PC 121
Handheld OSS.
> > Then mount it in your router table.
> >
> > Very nice, useful.
> >
> > Myx
> >
> >
>

"Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>
> Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?


Depends upon the type of woodworking you do. I use a lot of curved aprons,
stretchers and other parts in my projects, so a dedicated machine is handy,
a time saver, and consequently my B.O.S.S is used at least weekly. Used a
drill press before that ... the DP works, but as any tool that is not
designed for the task at hand, it left a lot to be desired.

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 1/12/04

Dave,
To me, it was no big deal until I made some Duncan Phyfe style chairs. I
decided on the Jet, all steel and cast iron - no plastic. I now use it
frequently. If forced to give it up and go back to the DP would make me
very grumpy!!

Dave



"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey Dave,
>
> I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and
to
> be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than what
I
> did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot of
> patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a bit
> too much pressure.
>
> Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the OSS500.
> It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely. And
it
> was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
> now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with a
> good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very
well.
> The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value.
I
> know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
> woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
> justified.
>
> Mike
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
> > Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
> >
> > Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
> >
> > Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
> >
> > Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
> >
> >
> > dave
> >
>
>

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>
> Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>
> Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>
> Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>
>
> dave
>
If space is a premium, like it is more most of us, consider the PC 121 Handheld OSS.
Then mount it in your router table.

Very nice, useful.

Myx

Isn't that illegal? Having two SWMBO that is? Whatever floats your
boat I guess. <g>

--
Larry C in Auburn WA
"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Mike in Idaho" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
> > I'm waiting for the spring thaw when garage sales and classifieds
pick up
> > again and then I'll go a looking. Although after Mike's review of
the
> > Ryobi, I might not even bother!
>
> SWMBO got my Delta at a garage sale for my B'day last for "under $100"
...
> she didn't say how far under, but knowing her it was closer to $50.
IIRC, it
> may have been part of a gloat at the time ... on SWMBO, not the tool.
I've
> had one 20 years, and the other about 1, and wouldn't willingly trade
> either.
>
> --
> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 1/12/04
>
>

Brian, not to worry; once I checked the price on the PC solution, I
removed it from my short list...

dave

Brian wrote:

> That's a nice solution, but it runs about $250 in addition to the cost of
> the plate you'll need for the router table. The plates are in the $50
> neighborhood from Rockler.
>
> I know you're picky about tools, but do consider the Ryobi OSS. It does the
> job very effectively.
>
> Brian.
>
>
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Hey, Myx, thanks, I'll do a little investigating on that one. I usually
>>like PC tools; I have at least 6 or so of them...
>>
>>dave
>>
>>Myxylplyk wrote:
>>
>>
>>>"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>>>>
>>>>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>>>>
>>>>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>>>>
>>>>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>dave
>>>>
>>>
>>>If space is a premium, like it is more most of us, consider the PC 121
>
> Handheld OSS.
>
>>>Then mount it in your router table.
>>>
>>>Very nice, useful.
>>>
>>>Myx
>>>
>>>
>>
>
>

Mike,

no need to be apologetic about it being a Ryobi. I've got one Ryobi
which is a POS. I've got another, the sander that looks almost like a
Bosch and it works great. I bought it over 12 years ago, and it's still
on the market for about $100. I got a Delta disk/belt sander and it's
just a hair above a "POS". For less money I could have gotten what
APPEARS to be a well built Ryobi unit, also available at the big orange.

Can the OSS use pnuematic drums as well? Do you have to buy special
paper for the OSS drums or do you just cut regular sheets down to wrap
around? I've never looked at these units, as you can tell from the
newbie nature of the questions.

ddave

Mike in Mystic wrote:

> Hey Dave,
>
> I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and to
> be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than what I
> did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot of
> patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a bit
> too much pressure.
>
> Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the OSS500.
> It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely. And it
> was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
> now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with a
> good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very well.
> The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value. I
> know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
> woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
> justified.
>
> Mike
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>>
>>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>>
>>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>>
>>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>>
>>
>>dave
>>
>
>
>

I also have the B.O.S.S. and I think it is great also, just keep plenty of
sleeves on hand.



--

http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland


"Swingman" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> "Bay Area Dave" wrote in message
> > Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
> >
> > Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>
>
> Depends upon the type of woodworking you do. I use a lot of curved aprons,
> stretchers and other parts in my projects, so a dedicated machine is
handy,
> a time saver, and consequently my B.O.S.S is used at least weekly. Used a
> drill press before that ... the DP works, but as any tool that is not
> designed for the task at hand, it left a lot to be desired.
>
> --
> www.e-woodshop.net
> Last update: 1/12/04
>
>
>

Hey, Myx, thanks, I'll do a little investigating on that one. I usually
like PC tools; I have at least 6 or so of them...

dave

Myxylplyk wrote:

> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>>
>>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>>
>>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>>
>>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>>
>>
>>dave
>>
>
> If space is a premium, like it is more most of us, consider the PC 121 Handheld OSS.
> Then mount it in your router table.
>
> Very nice, useful.
>
> Myx
>
>

hehe, I see that now.

Honestly, the shape of the table hasn't been that big an issue. I think it
was actually thought out pretty well to minimize space requirements and
still allow accurate sanding of reasonably sized pieces.

I used the sander to sand a 3 foot wide arch with about 3.5" between the
apex and the ends and it worked just fine.

The Grizzly is probably fine, but then you have to pay shipping (most of us,
anyway). That puts the price at about $133. Looking at the item on
Grizzly's website, I dont' see how it is THAT much better than the Ryobi.
For the money, which is what I said before, the Ryobi kicks the Grizzly's
butt, IMO.

Mike
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mike, looks like brocpuffs is giving you some smack about the Ryobi in a
> new thread, "Grizzly GO538 OSS! :)
>
> dave
>
> Mike in Mystic wrote:
>
> > Hey Dave,
> >
> > I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and
to
> > be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than
what I
> > did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot
of
> > patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a
bit
> > too much pressure.
> >
> > Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the
OSS500.
> > It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely.
And it
> > was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
> > now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with
a
> > good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very
well.
> > The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value.
I
> > know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
> > woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
> > justified.
> >
> > Mike
> > "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
> >>
> >>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
> >>
> >>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
> >>
> >>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
> >>
> >>
> >>dave
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

If you have a Cummin's Tool Show come thru they have the sleeves in a bundle
for about $20, bought one last time they were thru and can't wait till the
next one.

--

http://users.adelphia.net/~kyhighland

> You can find replacement sandpaper everywhere from Ace, to HD to
Woodcraft.
> So far I don't see a huge cost advantage to making my own sleeves.
>
>

I'm not sure about the pneumatic drum question, but I don't think so. The
sand paper is specific to OSS's and is similar to sleeve sandpaper used on
belt sanders.

Mike


"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Mike,
>
> no need to be apologetic about it being a Ryobi. I've got one Ryobi
> which is a POS. I've got another, the sander that looks almost like a
> Bosch and it works great. I bought it over 12 years ago, and it's still
> on the market for about $100. I got a Delta disk/belt sander and it's
> just a hair above a "POS". For less money I could have gotten what
> APPEARS to be a well built Ryobi unit, also available at the big orange.
>
> Can the OSS use pnuematic drums as well? Do you have to buy special
> paper for the OSS drums or do you just cut regular sheets down to wrap
> around? I've never looked at these units, as you can tell from the
> newbie nature of the questions.
>
> ddave
>
> Mike in Mystic wrot
>
> > Hey Dave,
> >
> > I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and
to
> > be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than
what I
> > did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot
of
> > patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a
bit
> > too much pressure.
> >
> > Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the
OSS500.
> > It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely.
And it
> > was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
> > now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with
a
> > good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very
well.
> > The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value.
I
> > know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
> > woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
> > justified.
> >
> > Mike
> > "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
> >>
> >>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
> >>
> >>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
> >>
> >>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
> >>
> >>
> >>dave
> >>
> >
> >
> >
>

aha, the gauntlet is thrown down! <g>

dave

Mike in Mystic wrote:

> hehe, I see that now.
>
> Honestly, the shape of the table hasn't been that big an issue. I think it
> was actually thought out pretty well to minimize space requirements and
> still allow accurate sanding of reasonably sized pieces.
>
> I used the sander to sand a 3 foot wide arch with about 3.5" between the
> apex and the ends and it worked just fine.
>
> The Grizzly is probably fine, but then you have to pay shipping (most of us,
> anyway). That puts the price at about $133. Looking at the item on
> Grizzly's website, I dont' see how it is THAT much better than the Ryobi.
> For the money, which is what I said before, the Ryobi kicks the Grizzly's
> butt, IMO.
>
> Mike
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Mike, looks like brocpuffs is giving you some smack about the Ryobi in a
>>new thread, "Grizzly GO538 OSS! :)
>>
>>dave
>>
>>Mike in Mystic wrote:
>>
>>
>>>Hey Dave,
>>>
>>>I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and
>
> to
>
>>>be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than
>
> what I
>
>>>did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot
>
> of
>
>>>patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a
>
> bit
>
>>>too much pressure.
>>>
>>>Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the
>
> OSS500.
>
>>>It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely.
>
> And it
>
>>>was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
>>>now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with
>
> a
>
>>>good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very
>
> well.
>
>>>The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value.
>
> I
>
>>>know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
>>>woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
>>>justified.
>>>
>>>Mike
>>>"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
>>>news:[email protected]...
>>>
>>>
>>>>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>>>>
>>>>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>>>>
>>>>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>>>>
>>>>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>>>>
>>>>
>>>>dave
>>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>
>

I recently got the BOSS and am Happy with it, looked at a tools crib cat
lastnight and its on sale for 189.00
I paid 199.99, no tax and opted for no freight thru Amazon.

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> aha, the gauntlet is thrown down! <g>
>
> dave
>
> Mike in Mystic wrote:
>
> > hehe, I see that now.
> >
> > Honestly, the shape of the table hasn't been that big an issue. I think
it
> > was actually thought out pretty well to minimize space requirements and
> > still allow accurate sanding of reasonably sized pieces.
> >
> > I used the sander to sand a 3 foot wide arch with about 3.5" between the
> > apex and the ends and it worked just fine.
> >
> > The Grizzly is probably fine, but then you have to pay shipping (most of
us,
> > anyway). That puts the price at about $133. Looking at the item on
> > Grizzly's website, I dont' see how it is THAT much better than the
Ryobi.
> > For the money, which is what I said before, the Ryobi kicks the
Grizzly's
> > butt, IMO.
> >
> > Mike
> > "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> > news:[email protected]...
> >
> >>Mike, looks like brocpuffs is giving you some smack about the Ryobi in a
> >>new thread, "Grizzly GO538 OSS! :)
> >>
> >>dave
> >>
> >>Mike in Mystic wrote:
> >>
> >>
> >>>Hey Dave,
> >>>
> >>>I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA
and
> >
> > to
> >
> >>>be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than
> >
> > what I
> >
> >>>did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot
> >
> > of
> >
> >>>patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a
> >
> > bit
> >
> >>>too much pressure.
> >>>
> >>>Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the
> >
> > OSS500.
> >
> >>>It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely.
> >
> > And it
> >
> >>>was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6
projects
> >>>now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with
> >
> > a
> >
> >>>good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very
> >
> > well.
> >
> >>>The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good
value.
> >
> > I
> >
> >>>know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a
few
> >>>woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
> >>>justified.
> >>>
> >>>Mike
> >>>"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> >>>news:[email protected]...
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
> >>>>
> >>>>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
> >>>>
> >>>>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
> >>>>
> >>>>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
> >>>>
> >>>>
> >>>>dave
> >>>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >>>
> >
> >
>

Dave,

Although it sounds like you've been sold on the OSS, if you need any other
reasons the DP isn't the best way to go I'd say add the fact that when
you're done on it due to the non-oscillating nature of the DP you end up
with nice little grooves in the side of your curves from the abrasives.
I.e. you still have to sand it by hand when you're done.

I'm waiting for the spring thaw when garage sales and classifieds pick up
again and then I'll go a looking. Although after Mike's review of the
Ryobi, I might not even bother!

Mike

"Mike in Mystic" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Hey Dave,
>
> I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and
to
> be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than what
I
> did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot of
> patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a bit
> too much pressure.
>

Mike, looks like brocpuffs is giving you some smack about the Ryobi in a
new thread, "Grizzly GO538 OSS! :)

dave

Mike in Mystic wrote:

> Hey Dave,
>
> I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and to
> be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than what I
> did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot of
> patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a bit
> too much pressure.
>
> Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the OSS500.
> It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely. And it
> was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
> now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with a
> good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very well.
> The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value. I
> know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
> woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
> justified.
>
> Mike
> "Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
> news:[email protected]...
>
>>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>>
>>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>>
>>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>>
>>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>>
>>
>>dave
>>
>
>
>

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message

> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>

I use an OSS. I have the Ridgid combo belt/spindle. Handy machine.
Ed

do you ever try to learn by doing ?

Anyway, I use sandpaper.
probably we all do.

LOLOLOLOLOLOLLOLOLOLOL

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>
> Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>
> Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>
> Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>
>
> dave
>

"Mike in Idaho" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...

> I'm waiting for the spring thaw when garage sales and classifieds pick up
> again and then I'll go a looking. Although after Mike's review of the
> Ryobi, I might not even bother!

SWMBO got my Delta at a garage sale for my B'day last for "under $100" ...
she didn't say how far under, but knowing her it was closer to $50. IIRC, it
may have been part of a gloat at the time ... on SWMBO, not the tool. I've
had one 20 years, and the other about 1, and wouldn't willingly trade
either.

--
www.e-woodshop.net
Last update: 1/12/04

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
news:[email protected]...
>
>
> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>

Ryobi $99 OSS. Only Ryobi tool I own and so far (8 months later) a great
investment. Sees frequent use.
Have also used it for outside curves - pop on the 3" drum and proceed
slowly.

On Thu, 15 Jan 2004 15:41:18 GMT, Bay Area Dave <[email protected]> wrote:

>Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>
>Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>
>Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>
>Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>
>
>dave


I started out using a Port-A-Line in my hand drill, with a sanding
drum. Now I use my drill press. It works, although not as well as an
OSS. I also make custom curved sanding blocks (often made from
scraps left behind) for hand sanding with finer grits.

"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Mike,
>
> Can the OSS use pnuematic drums as well? Do you have to buy special
> paper for the OSS drums or do you just cut regular sheets down to wrap
> around? I've never looked at these units, as you can tell from the
> newbie nature of the questions.

Doubtful and so far, not necessary for me. The Ryobi takes the same size
spindles as quite a few other OSS's out there. For $99 I got a wide
assortment of spindles (half a dozen'ish) and 3 grits for each size.

You can find replacement sandpaper everywhere from Ace, to HD to Woodcraft.
So far I don't see a huge cost advantage to making my own sleeves.

Hey Dave,

I did the drill press with the sanding drums for about a year. PITA and to
be avoided if at all possible, IMO. I'm sure you can do better than what I
did, but it really needs a reasonably sized drill press table and a lot of
patience. I found it easy to end up with little hollows by applying a bit
too much pressure.

Now I'm using a OSS, but surprise surprise it's a Ryobi. It's the OSS500.
It looks a little like a toy, honestly, but it performs VERY nicely. And it
was only $89 at the orange Borg. $89! I've used it on about 6 projects
now, probably 50 curved pieces and it hasn't missed a beat. Comes with a
good assortment of drums, and the dust collection actually works very well.
The table isn't as big as could be, but for $89 it is a very good value. I
know, it's a Ryobi, but this particular tool has received kudos in a few
woodworking magazines, and my experience has proven their advice well
justified.

Mike
"Bay Area Dave" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> Anyone use an oscillating spindle sander or is it a big paperweight?
>
> Do you use sanding drums on your DP instead of the OSS?
>
> Are the inflated drums cool or hype?
>
> Or do you just, ugh, sand by HAND?
>
>
> dave
>