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The GAME CHANGING Woodworking Tool Few People Regret Buying!

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I’d venture to say that the Bauer at Harbor Freight is the exact same machine
Comment from : @MrCdn613

That WEN oscillating spindle sander has a huge amount of play/runout in the oscillating phase
Comment from : @Critter145

Thanks for reviewing the Wen oscillating spindle sander Based upon your review I have purchased one at Amazon ($104) Again, thanks for your review of this and other tools!
Comment from : @kentshrader6616

This will be perfect for making stakes for my vampire hunting activities!
Comment from : @MidlifeWoodworks

The ridgid is cheaper at HD than the Wen and I like the bigger table top - I have been using a Ridgid one at a friends shop and do find it comes in super helpful
Comment from : @davidblake9132

Hi mate, I love your videos I'm from New Zealand and going to LA in February for a holiday, can you give me some advice as to who has the best range of power tools and hand tools brCheers brPete
Comment from : @KilbirnieMoffy

I just bought the Harbor Freight version on sale for $15999 normally $19999 it seems to be possibly made by WEN Identical copy
Comment from : @kokopellie

bought a parkside verion , the beltsander add on it vibrates like crazy and the spindle itself doesnt stay tightened the round belts dont realy tighten up brstill think a better build version of it would be an good add on to the shop
Comment from : @watahyahknow

How does this compare to the Grizzly one that's almost identical and is currently on sale for $175?
Comment from : @vernonhurst7144

Thanks for all you do my friend
Comment from : @dojifly

I’m like 80 sure Grizzly, Wen, triton and Bauer make the same oscillating spindle sander
Comment from : @damnrite811

I’m debating between this or a combination disc/belt sander as my first sander and buy a separate spindle only sander Any suggestions?
Comment from : @LivingTheLifeRetired

I learned more from you about using my ‘green’ machine than I did by searching for “unboxing” videos of the green machine itself Thanks for your great videos!
Comment from : @mariah2499

The lack of a miter slot is beyond ridiculous That feature is super useful for many things and would have been so damn easy to includevery stupid decision to leave that off
Comment from : @AC71

Any thoughts on the Grizzly Model # G0739?
Comment from : @afpitbull60

How does theis compare to the other WEN sander?
Comment from : @trigunstudios217

I've heard that the Wen is louder than the Rigid does anyone have decibel readings on them?
Comment from : @SierraMike53

It may oscillate 58 times per minute There is no way it rotates only 58 times per minute
Comment from : @justinthowe

I purchased the triton, but I broke it twice I make a lot of Lazy Susan's Maybe I am pushing too hard it buy I thought that I'd what you Any suggestions? I have to buy another machine but I don't want to keep breaking them
Comment from : @seanwilson3330

Would work great getting pattern templates shaped out
Comment from : @ruelsmith

Thanks
Comment from : @flashwashington2735

I enjoy watching your videos and saw your complaint about the knob getting stuck on the spindle There’s another Youtube channel, ARTyRV, who advises to put milk of magnesia on the threads of the grinder knob which he uses on his glass grinder He says that solves the problem He builds large stained glass windows and does blown glass He’s worked with stained glass and grinders for more than 35 years so he knows what he’s talking about Of course, he’s dealing with glass dust and you with fine wood dust but it’s worth a try brI will probably buy a Wen drill press thanks to your recommendations
Comment from : @susanb8354

Oh yeah, get one of those rubber things to clean the sanding surfaces, Harbor Freight has them
Comment from : @Shannon-v3r

Purchased mine based on your alert for the deal This is something I should have bought a long time ago Kind of glad I didn’t buy the ridgid It’s great for getting close to your template lines, making the router table safer and not as taxing on your bits I have a Camvac 90l hooked up to it so that makes anything have good dust collection, I’m not sure how well a shop vac would do but suspect it would be fine I’ve made some clip boards and this makes sanding the edges so much better than using my ROS, and rounding the corners is a dream compared to my old methods So so so glad I finally have one and I’ve only had it for a few days
Comment from : @Shannon-v3r

Wow, looks like wen is stepping up their game I used to sell Adirondack chairs and i had a big grizzly edge sander that wrapped around and was like 5' long and massively heavy Can't believe they make that tool so much smaller and lighter!
Comment from : @NonieTools

Rubber Feet!! So it has LRF Support! ("Little Rubber Feet") 😀
Comment from : @nickbrutanna9973

Don’t know how I missed this video Again, almost unbelievably timely for me, this is something I’ve neglected buying and have felt the need more and more as I grow in this I’m sold on this one for sure Would you still recommend the Wen drill press these days?
Comment from : @Shannon-v3r

I recently picked up the Wen sander I'm working on some shop upgrades and I'm getting a little fancier I've used steel rods to hang tools from for a while I'm building a wooden bracket to hold a orbital sander and router with steel rods extending from the back to hold up other tools I've been getting back into some light woodworking, it's so good
Comment from : @littlejimmy7402

Got a question about these great sanders I want to sand my baseball bat a bit to take some material off Is it possible to get a concave drum for this sander so that it will evenly sand a baseball bat? I'm not even sure it would work brBut im looking for a fitting that would be wineglass shaped if you know what i mean brI've tried sanding the bat with a palm sander and of course it just makes flat spots
Comment from : @stoneyj1a1

I’ve got benchtop versions of Wen’s bandsaw and belt/disc sander Great in a small shop, both under $150 I also have Wen’s small ceiling air filtration systembrbrI know there are much better ceiling units out there, but priced at $110 I couldn’t pass it up You could hang multiple units all around your shop for the price of a single high end one brbrYou did a great job explaining the quality of their products and their functionality Appreciate you doing this review, a spindle sander is close to next on my list!
Comment from : @JoshD4PREZ

Space saving and budget friendly brWen HA5932
Comment from : @brotherjohn4582

Any reason why a bunch of the pictures of the product by WEN don’t have the spindle knob in place?
Comment from : @SomeDudeOnline

Ridgid EB4424 Sander is the best
Comment from : @polstakanoff

I have the same one shown I use it all the time Just makes everything quicker and easier, however you have to make sure you grit is not too coars or you will sand more than you want
Comment from : @russmartin4189

👍👍
Comment from : @rb2530

The WEN is most definitely the same sander as other brands Bauer from harbor freight looks identical The Ryobi belt and disc is the same as the Bauer belt and disc
Comment from : @mrniusi11

The Wen and Grizzly tools are that same Even part numbers are the same Grizzly does have a very good detailed manual that can be used on the wen
Comment from : @AAguilar74

The WEN machines looks identical to the Triton sanders available in europe, with an inverse color scheme
Comment from : @per-andersjansson

The price difference is not that big in Canada, but I've decided to trust you, so we'll see how the Wen goes in the following months Thanks!
Comment from : @ericpetitclerc5519

I saw a similar review showing the oscillation on Bauer is 1/2” less than Rigid Curious how much oscillation the Wen has in comparison to rigid
Comment from : @mattmcintire9087

Would like to know how these compete with cast floor models
Comment from : @Whitepaint

I have that Wen sander, as well as their 8" jointer and their track saw Great lower cost options that do their jobs without drama or worry Very happy with my purchases
Comment from : @ChrisHornberger

I returned mine
Comment from : @scottydntno

I’m loving my Rigid sander that I got on sale through your discount page! Until this video I thought it was just my sander that had difficulty loosening the threaded cap Glad to see it’s just not mine All in all, this has improved my workflow with sanding curved profiles
Comment from : @GyWO10

It must rotate faster than 58 rpm no? Less than 1/sec?
Comment from : @kwiknikk

Hey brother, thanks for another great video and tool review! I appreciate all your hard work, take care!
Comment from : @thegrizzlyoldtiger

I agree I actually have both the Wen spindle sander and the belt sander/spindle sander like you do, just so I don't have to change spindles, I'm lazy I love them both for all the reasons you mention Price, quality, power, dust collection Awesome machines and use the stuffing out of them I have a small shop, occasional customer projects Great quality, I don't understand the negative comments about Wen tools In my experience they are a great combination of quality and value
Comment from : @mikedickerson5174

Yes, one of these is definitely on the wishlistbrbrI just wonder about the storage if you use a flip top cart Does everything stay when it's upside down?
Comment from : @middomaker

I have had my ridged for about a year now and use it often Flushing up box joints is a snap with this!!
Comment from : @wardperozuk2288

Any tool will be worth it if it saves you time When building projects, time is everything It's your worst enemy brbrI used to own a landscaping business, I ran a large zero turn and a walk behind Those mowers were time savers Sure, I could have done it with a 21" pusher, but it would have taken 2 hours My goal was gate down to gate up in 25 minutes on a 1 acre yard I used a skid steer with a 36" auger to plant 2 3/4" trees Why? TIME!!!!! Time is $$ Period Maybe you only use a spindle sander once a year, but if it shaved 25-30 mins on a batch build, it's worth its weight
Comment from : @paulmood308

I researched these sanders before buying the Wen I have had it now for over two years and it has been a workhorse and a big labor saver I would not do woodworking without it It is that good By the way, all of these sanders appear to be made in the same factory in China The only difference is the color of the plastic Even the Ridgid is probably made in the same place, in my opinion Just buy it when you can get the best price, which may be Memorial Day By the way, get a Rakuten card and save 15 Can't beat it unless you get a card with a big signing bonus I bought a lot of tools with those
Comment from : @russmartin4189

I have been using my Rigid sander for probably 10 years without problems I like the large table and have used the miter slot many times One thing about the large table is that you can use the large end of the belt as a spindle sander It saves having to switch out I haven’t had a complaint about the dust collection although I use a mask
Comment from : @howiewhatever1072

Great information 😊 well explained video 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
Comment from : @yahwehwoods

What we need a review on from wen is the table saw that’s like 220 bucks Seems good but is it really?
Comment from : @nathanielrada1009

I have had the Bauer version from Harbor Freight for about 2 years One of the handiest tools in my shop I end up using the belt more than the spindles
Comment from : @charlescollier9591

I have the Triton Almost exactly as the WEN Just the colorsbrVery happy with it
Comment from : @cfchouston08

Depending on sales, the Harbor Freight Bauer also works very well with nearly the same design as the Rigid and Wen Wouldn’t be surprised if all of the parts are interchangeable
Comment from : @zwitchguitars

I got a Wen spindle sander, as well as a Wen helical blade planer, for Christmas I chose those (Santa brought what I asked for) because of reviews of both I love them both I've used the Ridgid spindle sander and the DeWalt 735 planer I prefer the Wen planer for sure, and the sander has been awesome! Thanks for your review
Comment from : @lauramarshall6376

I have the Triton flavor of this tool, and have zero regrets
Comment from : @PaganWizard

In Canada the price is $272 vs $299 for the Rigid, now which is better to buy?
Comment from : @grdutton

I bought a Triton because I had a different wen tool that died after a short time So I got the Triton, I’ve not been happy with it Maybe I should try this one
Comment from : @AngieWilliamsDesigns

I can’t say for sure, but it sounds like you may have watched one of my recent videos 🤔 Or it’s just a crazy coincidence, lol One of my biggest tool regrets was buying the rigid spindle sander But that’s only because I didn’t really have a need for it, based on what I build 🤙
Comment from : @EverydayBuilds

Hi I really appreciate you as a content creator and have been a subscriber However I wanted to let you know that the apparent migration to content that is almost exclusively affiliate driven tool purchases has significantly diminished the value I get from your content and has caused me to drop the subscription
Comment from : @innocuous_name7212

Good review Matt I believe that the Ridgid you have (and I have as well) has a LSA I'm not too sure that the newer model has that, maybe a one or two year That fact may make the Wen more attractive
Comment from : @lawrencelunsford6028

This looks exactly like my Triton sander, except different color scheme Even the accessories are identical
Comment from : @jwhiddon69

Never change 731, providing tool recommendations for all income and skill levels is very much appreciated I have unsubscribed to a lot of 'popular' wood working YouTubers b/c as they succeeded they started to focus on the most expensive tools and gadgets, forgetting that not everyone can afford or needs them Their sites seem to devolve into a narcissistic exercises; Look at me and my expensive tools Appreciate you, stay humble, God bless 👊
Comment from : @mrgunn2726

The 1st thing I noticed is that the rotation is different between the 2 I have had my Ridgid for probably 15 years and use it all the time Thanks for the review
Comment from : @kenerickson4923

Many thanks I put one on my want listbrI favor Wen tools I have a Wen generator, lathe, bench grinder etcbrThey never let me down
Comment from : @ClintsHobbiesDIY

I found your review of the WEN oscillating spindle and belt sander very informative and helpful! As someone who enjoys woodworking, I'm always on the lookout for tools that can enhance my projects The features you mentioned, such as the onboard storage, adjustable table, and good dust collection, make it quite appealing I particularly appreciate the versatility of the spindle sander for sanding smaller items with curves and profiles Thanks for sharing your insights and recommendation! Now I just need to find one thats available in Australia!
Comment from : @the_makers_nexus

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Comment from : @lt1376

Have the scheppach Version of it, cost me about 200€ Great Tool for the price
Comment from : @behemothokun

Seems like a decent tool for the price! I have an old disc/strip sander but it has a huge footprint and the dust collection was absolutely an afterthought Plus, the motor gave up the ghost recently… Maybe it’s time for an upgrade…
Comment from : @mcmathwoodworks

I have the HF version Looks to be the same exact tool I love mine
Comment from : @Gofli-it

I bought a Grizzly G0538 about six months ago for about $150 (normal price about $180) It's only a spindle sander (no belt) but unlike all other spindle sanders I've seen it has an induction motor instead of a universal motor Induction motors are more reliable, quieter, and deliver the label power Universal motor HP specifications mean nothing A 1/3HP induction motor will deliver far more power than a 1/2HP universal motor You can tell the difference in the advertising by the RPM If it says 2000 PM, it has a universal motor 1725 RPM and it's an induction motor
Comment from : @kwilliams2239

I always APPRECIATE you posting these videos I'd love to own one of these but being on a fixed income doesn't allow me to always buy the tools I wantbrbrIF YOU'D BE INTERESTED IN DONATING THIS ONE, I'll gladly accept it😊
Comment from : @jacobburkett

Thanks for the comparison review- this is the next tool on my list and I have been wondering how I could give up the real estate to store the Rigid in my tiny shop I’m happy to find out how the Wen performs I appreciate the smaller footprint!!! 👍
Comment from : @funhousefibers

Had 2 ridgid sanders neither one lasted very long Purchased the Wen a couple of years ago and haven’t had any problems Only thing I miss is the miter slot
Comment from : @scottmccutcheon2530

I have the Wen version It’s absolutely fantastic
Comment from : @jerryhuber3653

I've got the wen handheld spindle sander, love it It's good handheld or bench mounted with the clamps
Comment from : @hiredgoon13

Ridgid will honor their LSA ONLY if they have a record of you registering the tool Good luck!
Comment from : @bobp3738

Haven’t built anything yet that requires that tool, but I’ll definitely give the Wen a try! Thanks Mighty Matt
Comment from : @ronswoodshack

I have the Harbor Freight Bauer version of this one Works great
Comment from : @seaneverett3929

I recently got a Wen belt sander and I’m very impressed with it! I think it was less than $30 but if I don’t know any better I’d have guessed it was a $200 tool
Comment from : @totallysick88able

I've been looking at this for the past year think its going to be the next tool I pick up just have to find a place to store it
Comment from : @ponyboyc

the lsa on rigid is getting to be absolutely crap now
Comment from : @ta1ntv1lle39

Man, great review Definitely gonna pick one of these up based on this video Keep it up man, very helpful for all levels of woodworkers
Comment from : @JeffEstesBuilds

I have the wen spindle sander, it works as good as you would ever need a spindle sander to work, and I think it wasn't even $100 when I got it I really wish I had the belt version
Comment from : @ATthemusician