![]() (Note: I am going to split this review into two parts - this, the first part, will just cover my overall impression of the Grizzly unit and its use. Under the table things are really different! More about that later. Drive rotation is opposite - that gets rid of the screwy left-hand thread on the Ridgid unit for the knob that secures sanding sleeves or the belt drive. The table is smaller and the whole package has a much smaller footprint (16 1/2" X 18 1/2" as opposed to the Ridgid's 19 1/4" X 23 1/2") - this is actually an advantage for me with a small shop. ![]() Introduced in the 2016 Grizzly catalog, it looks a lot like the Ridgid unit. In particular, substitution of plastic drums (and other parts) for the original metal ones in the belt attachment left me with concerns about the long-term reliability of this product - at least on the belt sanding attachment which I consider a major selling point.Įnter the Grizzly T27417. In addition, like many other companies, it seems that Ridgid took what was originally a fine tool and cost-reduced it to the point where it no longer performs as well as it once did. Yes, there are many magazine reviews praising this product and positive reviews by satisfied users but there are also lots and lots of sad tales (including right here on LJ here and here ) that seemed to point to severe quality control issues. For the last year or two, I had my eye on the Ridgid EB4424 belt/spindle sander but reviews just haven't been kind to this product. ![]() I have wanted a spindle sander in my shop for some time now. Grizzly - T27417 Oscillating Belt/Spindle Sander (Rating: 4)
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