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Bauer Oscillating Edge Belt and Spindle Sander 56870 Compared to Ridgid EB4424 from Harbor Freight

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Great run down on the capabilities, specifications and performance differences between these two machines, a very organized and thorough review!
Comment from : @scottegan8607

Can you turn off the "oscillating" feature on either of these?
Comment from : @MikeesTexas

Thank you for a very informative review Can I assume the belts be flipped to better utilize their width??
Comment from : @kb3cxe

What would you recommend the discs belt combo or this style oscillating sander?
Comment from : @TheTim16964

I have the WEN version of this tool (virtually identical to the HF in all but color) I believe the answer to the question you ask at about 7:11 (why not use the knob instead of the nut) is as follows - The sanding drums are held to the appropriate spindles by friction This is a loose fit (when not installed) to facilitate changing the drums The friction is increased by the expansion of the spindle when it is tightened down (causing the rubber spindle to bulge slightly) This is much easier to accomplish with the added leverage of the wrench/nut rather than trying to muscle the knob tight enough by hand If you have really strong hands, and don't mind the workout, by all means, use the knob Great review, BTW, Thanks
Comment from : @tonyborzumato8510

Clear and comprehensive
Comment from : @wolflahti412

Guess it comes down to how much you're going to use it vs "once in a while" I'd go with the Bauer my self as I don't use my current Central Machine (Harbor Freight) oscillating sander very much
Comment from : @enterprise59

I got my Ridgid from DTO for 50 off on Black Friday so I’m good
Comment from : @jeffcooley2698

Haven't seen anyone comment on this yet (but if they have, ignore this comment) You said in the video that the Bauer is faster (2000 vs the Rigid 1600) I believe this is an error Per the specs that I am reading on the Bauer, the speed when using spindles is 2000, but only 1600 feet/minute when using the belt (ft/min makes more sense on a belt compared to a rev/min) So both machines appear to have the same speed specs, so it is not surprising to me that the Bauer 35 Amp motor bogs down more than the Rigid 5 Amp motor on harder jobs)
Comment from : @PaulDalansky

The nut rather than the knob on the Bauer is likely because the knob is larger diameter than the smallest spindle, and in some applications, including sanding the interiors of "tubes" or such that are slipped OVER the spindle, the larger diameter interferesbrbrUsing a left hand thread on the shaft is a fail on Rigid's part It might not be in a shop that uses the tool more frequently, especially changing between the belt and the spindle, but for someone who changes rarely, it's no bueno
Comment from : @johnsanford3596

Good Job Thanks
Comment from : @iker1644

Very good review and comparison Thanks much
Comment from : @VendMD

Rigid
Comment from : @williamkaiser8490

Delron Shut up I hate people that think they know something
Comment from : @lenr5321

thanks for doing this fantastic comparison video You put to rest many concerns/ questions I had about the two machines and put the decision of the purchase back on the viewers needs! Nicely done!
Comment from : @Thedestressguy

No miter slot on the Bauer is a deal breaker for me I have the Ridgid - it's fantasticzero complaints
Comment from : @michaelfink1017

Is SAD that this kind of tools does not get offer in Latin America because they only make it in 110V
Comment from : @geomax3465

To calculate the stroke on the oscillation you need to subtract the thickness of the board from what you measured from the beltotherwise this was a good reviewI have the opportunity to buy a used rigid unitnow I know what it can do
Comment from : @larryriegle7075

Great video thanks for the review of the Bauer I was thinking of getting the Bauer because it came with the belt and spindle drum and I’m considering it, anyways great review sir
Comment from : @andrewjacobus1264

The plastic is Delrin, not Delron
Comment from : @steveh8724

I taught construction technology for 27 years and have worked in construction for over 45 years The Rigid was one of my most versatile machines As a teacher, I purchased four of the Rigid EB224s over the years and for my personal shop have purchased them twice One thing that was not mentioned in the review (at least I did not pick it up), is the much larger working table on the Rigid For this feature alone, it is worth the extra money No other competition offers such a large table and when working with larger pieces of materials, this is critical
Comment from : @brettdickinson7708

Did you measure noise differences?
Comment from : @chrismoore4842

Awesome video!!brAlso the Ridgid has the mitre gauge The Bauer doesn’t Very handy tool
Comment from : @uriel-heavensguardian8949

Thanks so much great evaluation
Comment from : @philipchandler330

One of the best comparison reviews I think I have ever seen for anything Really appreciate the "here's what it is" approach without any bias or perceived favoritism As someone in the market for an oscillating sander, I couldn't have seen a better real world review Thanks!
Comment from : @jasonwhitaker2726

This is the best comparison review of these tow machines I have seen so far Thank you
Comment from : @bolerkai

Just the review I was looking for Thanks
Comment from : @LongGun223

The Bauer looks like it's an exact copy of the WEN Sander Everything ie exactly the same, Plastic and metal in the same places etc
Comment from : @CommanDOH-JKU

Thanks you did a great job with comparison and compete info
Comment from : @johniacuessa

The Rigid has a lifetime warranty
Comment from : @davecorsaro9015

My guess is the nut for the 1/2" and the 3/4" sanding tubes is smaller than the diameters allowing a person to put it through a hole The nut is a bigger diameter causing interference
Comment from : @jdandy48

I would miss the mitre slot
Comment from : @MLK60100

Should Have Bought One Sooner
Comment from : @pooploop3509

I was just looking at these sanders and the Bauer and Wen look like clones, I wonder if they are made by the same place
Comment from : @rawbacon

The plastic material is "Delrin", not Delron
Comment from : @assistdelrey

Just a nitpick but it's Del RIN
Comment from : @frijoli9579

Rigid is the way to go Never compromise on quality, Buy once, cry once You are buying a sander which is effective Just get the better one Period
Comment from : @SwapnilBhartiya

Excellent review Thank you for the detail
Comment from : @robbrobb2161

I have the Wen 6524 ,( for 4 years now), and it looks much like the Bauer I use it for pretty light duty stuff, and I'm pretty happy with it so far
Comment from : @berthaduniverse

it's just amps amp hours is for battery life
Comment from : @mrniusi11

Good review It's very good when you can offer a review of two similar products and can be critical of both but yet offer praise of both when warranted without going over the top on either one Sort of a "Detective Friday" type of review! Good job!
Comment from : @ronwilliams329

Good job That was very non biased and to the point I will be keeping an eye out for any more comparison videos you do
Comment from : @justingreaves3722

Nice review!
Comment from : @stevesiefken6432

This is one of the best, most thorough reviews i have seen 👍 Thank you for your time making the Video!
Comment from : @idaholewis265

great comparison!!
Comment from : @doublereno

The reason they want you to use the nut is because when you tighten it will expand the spindle rubber a little at the top and the sandpaper wont be so loose like it is without the nut you can use the wrench that it comes with to tighten the nut down and it makes the sandpaper fit better onto the spindle
Comment from : @Dahna_

The knob is larger diameter than the two small spindles, this makes it impossible to sand anytime taller than the spindle I really wish the Ridgid had included a left thread nut
Comment from : @chashint1

Thank you for a good review My question is, since you have had the Rigid for a while, have ever you used the miter slot or is it just a sales feature?
Comment from : @opajones640

Aside from color, the Bauer appears to be an exact copy of the Wen belt/spindle sander I currently have I have been very satisfied with it so far It's about 1 year old now and not a single issue
Comment from : @j_b_9381