Bobbin Sander

[wizer]

Hi Guys

I have quite a bit of curvy sanding to do soon and thought a dedicated bobbin sander would make life easier. I thought about buying some sleeves for the drill press, but that sounds like a faff.

I'd love to buy the Jet offering but it's quite expensive when you start adding spindles and sleeves.

There is a SIP model for £160 or Charnwood/Draper for £190

Are these cheaper models worth the money?

 

[MatthewRedStars]

I use something similar to this:

http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... e=1&jump=0

Works so well and its so easy to set up i personally couldn't justify buying a stand alone sander.

 

[TheTiddles]

I've been using a set of sanding drums from Axminster that fit my morticer/drill press and so far they have produced good results for the poltry cost of about £8 off the top of my head. I need to make up some thin iroko drawer slips soon and I might use the bech fence and a large drum to get them down to thickness

AIdan

 

[Rich]

Well Matthew, I certainly could'nt justify spending £72.00 on 3 drum sanders for a drill press.

 

[bob_c]

I've been using a set of sanding drums from Axminster that fit my morticer/drill press and so far they have produced good results for the poltry cost of about £8 off the top of my head. I need to make up some thin iroko drawer slips soon and I might use the bech fence and a large drum to get them down to thickness

AIdan

I bought a set of these ,i think they,re the same but i always had problems trying to keep the paper in place and the rubber cushion on the larger ones keep lifting.It was the set in the wooden box.I since bought one or two Carroll ones and they are far better, though more expensive.

 

[Smudger]

I've got a couple of the cheap sets from Screwfix (I managed to lose one, bought a replacement then instantly found the original...)
I've made a wooden base with cutout that fits on the pillar drill so that I can rest the work when offering it up to the sander. I've never had any problems with the cheapies, but I don't use them that often.

 

[momo]

I've got a couple of the cheap sets from Screwfix (I managed to lose one, bought a replacement then instantly found the original...)

I use that excuse a lot smudger, you must be married too mate. :lol: :lol:

 

[wizer]

hmm I do think a dedicated machine would be better. Unless the cheaper ones are naff.

 

[paulm]

I bought a set of these ,i think they,re the same but i always had problems trying to keep the paper in place and the rubber cushion on the larger ones keep lifting.It was the set in the wooden box.I since bought one or two Carroll ones and they are far better, though more expensive.

I agree with the above having had the same experience, the large ones were rubbish, the rubber was unpeeling and the sandpaper wouldn't lie flat or tighten up properly, further attempts to rectify distorted the soft aluminium holding strip and rendered it useless.

Going to invest in some proper Carroll ones at Yandles shortly, there's a reason the cheap ones are cheap I think, 'cause they're rubbish :shock: !

Cheers, Paul.

 

[Adam]

hmm I do think a dedicated machine would be better. Unless the cheaper ones are naff.

Ask Waterhead - or check his chair making writeup on his website - I believe he goes into some detail.

Adam

 

[Argee]

Are these cheaper models worth the money?

To answer the original question, I wondered that when I was looking. I was able to see and hear the Charnwood alongside the Jet and - once I did - it was an easy decision, as the cheaper one sounded dreadful in comparison.

I appreciate that there will be a temptation to get a less expensive model if it's only for occasional use, but - during the occasional use mine gets - it's a real pleasure to use and I know I would only have regretted it every time I started up the Charnwood, if I'd gone down that route. Still, that's just me!

Ray.

 

[wizer]

Thanks Ray. Did you buy a full set of spindles/sleeves? What was the outlay like?

 

[Argee]

Thanks Ray. Did you buy a full set of spindles/sleeves? What was the outlay like?

It came with a "full" set, the only extra was the biggest one (76mm + the table insert). I didn't get that, as it was about another £90 as I recall. I can't remember what I paid at the time (I've had it several years now), but I'll dig through my invoices if it'll help. Let me know.

Ray.

 

[Mike.C]

Wizer, like Ray I have the Jet JBOS-5 and although I have not used any of the clones and so cannot compare them I certainly think the Jet is worth the money.
Now if the clones are exactly the same machines (one for almost 1/2 price) then you would be silly to buy the Jet, but from what Ray says (with at least the Charnwood) it seems that they are not.

Now I am back in my workshop, one job for the future is to build a table like Ray's, which makes sure you get full use of all the sleeve.

As for the cost of the sleeves, you can get them cheaper but I cannot find the web site address at the moment, and anyway as long as you keep a rolled up plastic bag handy or use one of these http://www.axminster.co.uk/product.asp? ... e=1&jump=0 to keep them clean they last a long time.

By the way as Ray said you do get a set of sleeve's and loaders with the machine

Cheers

Mike