Anyone try that Woodpecker's SandStand thing? Looks really compelling...

[bwehman]

I sold my oscillating bench top sander (the ridgid one everybody has) because I so rarely used it, it wasn't worth the space it occupied... but then I just saw this and feel like it'd be perfect for a lot of uses, and easy to stow away too.
https://www.woodpeck.com/sandstand-tilting-sander-base.html

Anyone have experience with it?

 

[woodferret]

I personally use a wood screw clamp, but the WP very doesn't do 150.  There is another from YT


Which is a glorified wood screw but with an added front stabilizer to keep it from rocking front-back.  It's a better design imo.

 

[keithwwalker]

I have a Bosch random orbital and I have been know to use the front handle to suspend it from a long, looped bungee cord.  A poor man's strain relief that totally works.

Works great for small pieces, and the bungee absorbs much of the vibrations, and the sander can be repositioned easily.

The SandStand is an upgrade of sorts as it allows you to use both hands to position the work piece.

kw

 

[ryanjg117]

I sold my oscillating bench top sander (the ridgid one everybody has) because I so rarely used it, it wasn't worth the space it occupied...

I think the SandStand is more of a replacement for a stationary disc or belt sander, right? My oscillating spindle sander is the only efficient way to sand inside contours. But, like you, I use it so seldom, it's hard to justify keeping it around. Then again, it's a really nice, Made in USA Clayton, so I can't really part with it either.

 

[ChuckM]

I personally use a wood screw clamp,

Snip.

Same here but with a V-notch:

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I can adjust the clamping angle, but if an odd angle is needed, I can further adjust it by positioning the handscrew at an incline angle, or even stand the handscrew upright. But I must say I get most of the sanding of small pieces done on the stationary belt sander or on the disc sander, and rarely use my Pro5 with the handscrew.

 

[Packard]

I have the Ridgid oscillating bet sander.  I don’t use it very often.  I got it for a specific job, but I don’t recall what it was.

It has a decent size table, and that is what makes it useful. It was less than $200.00 when I bought it.  It is about $100.00 more now.

If you feel you need the stand, the the Ridgid or the Grizzly will serve you better.

I also have a flat plate to replace the saw blade on my table saw.  It takes 10” diameter adhesive backed sanding discs.  The motor on the table saw has surprisingly low torque.  It bogs down really easily. I used that once.  Don’t bother with it.

 

[ChuckM]

Snip.
I also have a flat plate to replace the saw blade on my table saw.  It takes 10” diameter adhesive backed sanding discs.
Snip. 

Your mention reminds me of this:https://www.finalcutblade.com/

I first saw it at a tradeshow, but wonder how many woodworkers use such a product on a day-to-day basis.

 

[guybo]

Not a whole lot new under the sun

 

[ChuckM]

Snip.But, like you, I use it so seldom, it's hard to justify keeping it around. Then again, it's a really nice, Made in USA Clayton, so I can't really part with it either.

According to this photo (unit on the right), the insert sits below the surface and it's a big no no. When you sand something small that catches the round edge while part of the stock is still on the table top, it could ruin the stock. It's a bad design or the inserts are poorly made, and my Mastercraft o.s. sander had the same problem with one or two inserts that I've used shims to fix it.
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[luvmytoolz]

According to this photo (unit on the right), the insert sits below the surface and it's a big no no. When you sand something small that catches the round edge while part of the stock is still on the table top, it could ruin the stock. It's a bad design or the inserts are poorly made, and my Mastercraft o.s. sander had the same problem with one or two inserts that I've used shims to fix it.
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Always baffles me when you see stuff like that, can't imagine how these things ever got through the design to manufacture stages before being foisted on the public.

 

[Packard]

Before I would spend $90.00 for a sander holder, I would drive over to Harbor Freight and look at their bench top models. Central Machinery is their economy line, but Bauer is their premium line. Their premium line of equipment is fairly good.  H-F is pretty good about standing behind their products. If it does not work to your satisfaction, they will take it back.

The Bauer is $120.00 and comes with a 4” wide belt, Central Machinery is $85.00 and comes with a 1” wide belt.

I used to have a 6” diameter 45 degree only bench top sander which was used to dress the miters on aluminum frames. Too specialized to keep, but handy if you needed it regularly.

 

[Crazyraceguy]

While I would agree that a belt/disc stationary sander is a very useful tool, it's not exactly the same thing. Those are far more aggressive and non-orbital. If someone is looking for a way to "de-fuzz" the edges of parts coming off of a CNC, especially plywood parts, a more gentle method might be preferred.
I like this Woodpeckers offering and was actually surprised by the price.

 

[peter halle]

Well I got mine on Friday.  I put it together and just quickly gave it a spin just now.  I mounted it to a piece of 3/4 plywood and will be building a small table in front of it to slide workpieces on.  Just using the box it came it as a temporary "proof of concept" table I was impressed using my ETS 125.  The pieces I tried it out on are 1 3/8" slats for an  Adirondack chair I am making.  Sanding the edges was quick and painless.  I have separate disk sanding, belt sanding, oscillating belt and oscillating drum sanding capabilities, and the right angle accessory for the ETS125, but this really completes the arsenal for me.  And for sanding small pieces it is just so much safer. I am looking forward to putting together a table for it hopefully later today with thoughts about how to make the table easily moved / removed for sandpaper changes.

In my mind, it was well worth the less than expected price point.

Peter

 

[Cheese]

I agree with Peter...I received mine about a week ago and have used it with both the ETS 125 & the ETSC 125/150 sanders. I was putting a random swirl surface finish on small flat pieces of aluminum. I was able to place the small aluminum pieces on the sanding pad and easily move them around the surface with my ungloved fingers. When I try this on the 12" disc or 6" x 48" belt sander, the aluminum heats up rapidly and I always need to use gloves, fearful of possibly (again) losing a couple layers of skin or a burn.
Also, with the larger equipment, if I slightly release the pressure on the aluminum piece, the piece will be flung off of the belt, usually damaging an edge or a corner.

It will be interesting to see how well this process works with the RO 125 in Rotex mode, will it be benign like the ETSC or problematic like the large equipment?

I think this new addition will also work well with putting small radiuses on small pieces of wood, this will now become an easy and SAFE process.

 

[woodferret]

I've had things launch from a Rotex when it hits one of the holes just right.  Inverted RO90.

 

[Chainring]

I bought one for my girlfriend for her birthday to use with her ETSC 125. She does lots of scroll saw work and other little things that don't need the aggressiveness of a belt or disc sander. Once assembled and the sander was in place, she instantly knew it would be awesome. After using it, it's a definite yes. Excellent product.

 

[batmanimal]

OK, I’ve been influenced. Blame Cheese Kardashian! I now want this thing.

I like that it is compact and easy to store, in addition to being safe.

 

[jeh]

Well I got mine on Friday.  I put it together and just quickly gave it a spin just now.  I mounted it to a piece of 3/4 plywood and will be building a small table in front of it to slide workpieces on.  Just using the box it came it as a temporary "proof of concept" table I was impressed using my ETS 125.  The pieces I tried it out on are 1 3/8" slats for an  Adirondack chair I am making.  Sanding the edges was quick and painless.  I have separate disk sanding, belt sanding, oscillating belt and oscillating drum sanding capabilities, and the right angle accessory for the ETS125, but this really completes the arsenal for me.  And for sanding small pieces it is just so much safer. I am looking forward to putting together a table for it hopefully later today with thoughts about how to make the table easily moved / removed for sandpaper changes.

In my mind, it was well worth the less than expected price point.

Peter

Another point is it is perfect for field use.

 

[grbmds]

[member=60792]bwehman[/member] Mine was delivered a couple of weeks ago and I found a use for it right away. I'm a woodturner and general woodworker. I was having a problem getting the bottom of a bowl I turned flat. I was attempting to hand sand the 2 high spots with no success. I mounted my older ETS150 with a hard pad on the WP stand. With 2 very short touches on the pad with 150 grit Granat I was able to get rid of the high spots. It should work well for quick sanding of smaller pieces. It wouldn't replace an oscillating spindle sander or a stationary belt sander or a disc sander though. I would think those are made for different types of jobs than a ROS mounted on the WP stand, but it does work well and seems as if it will come in handy for some work.