What 12" disc sander do ya'll use?

[ZACHV]

I am in the market for a 12" disc sander and wonder what you guys use. Basically, I am wondering if I need to step up to a decent machine in the $200-$300 price range or if I can use the cheapies from Harbor Freight or eBay.
Thanks for the opinions.

[Fla Jim]

I just bought a Harbor freight model on sale. I appears to work pretty good.

[ZACHV]

Jim, thanks for the info. That was the one I was looking at, too. You do not seem to have a problem with it bogging down or anything like that?

[bluesman2a]

I bought the 9" combo belt sander/disc. It's not bad for light stuff, but it does bog down. If you're looking for a REAL grinder, I've had my eye on this one for a while:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/item.cfm?itemnumber=G1183

It comes highly recommended by Jim Shrock of www.shrockworks.com he told me about it way back when.

[echo8287]

Grizzely Sander

Blues I think Scott V has the 1725 rpm model of that unit. Maybe he will post and tell us how he likes it. David

[Homebrewer]

I bought the Grizzly G7297 last fall. It's a beast. I havn't used it on metal yet but it sure can do a number on hard maple in no time flat. I paid $130.

[Scott V]

Re: Grizzely Sander

Originally posted by echo8287
Blues I think Scott V has the 1725 rpm model of that unit. Maybe he will post and tell us how he likes it. David

When I got that model I was kicking myself for not buying it first over every other tool I have bought except maybe my air compressor.It is made in the same factory as the jet model that is about $350.00 more.There are a few differences between them but,not any worth talking about.

[bluesman2a]

Hey Scott, is there any advantage of the 1725 ft model vs. the 3400ish model? I would think that more ft/min would be better for material removal. Am I missing something here?

[Scott V]

I think that could be true,but I just use the right grit for the job.I also feel you can use this one for wood without burning.Not that I do all that much with wood.Maybe plastic or other things too.I also just like 1725 motors better then 3450 in general.