Looking for a second tool for the shop.

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I've got my new band saw set up, very happy with it.

I've got a space of about 18 in. deep and 24 in. wide for a second, and probably last, tool.

For wooden model ship building, kits and scratch, what would you suggest as the most versatile tool I can add?

I'm thinking a sander of some type.

Thanks;

Charles
 
I've got my new band saw set up, very happy with it.

I've got a space of about 18 in. deep and 24 in. wide for a second, and probably last, tool.

For wooden model ship building, kits and scratch, what would you suggest as the most versatile tool I can add?

I'm thinking a sander of some type.

Thanks;

Charles
I recently purchased Byrnes disk sender. Outstanding, precise little machine.
 
Thanks, I've looked at those. Looks like Byrnes makes some pretty good stuff.

Do you think there are any advantages to a disk sander versus a belt sander for stuff like this?
 
Thanks, I've looked at those. Looks like Byrnes makes some pretty good stuff.

Do you think there are any advantages to a disk sander versus a belt sander for stuff like this?
Belt sanders are not nearly as precise as disk sanders, particularly Byrnes sander. For straight and convex parts disk sanders are unbeatable. I still have 20 years old Delta disk/belt sander and only use the belt part for rough sanding.
 
Belt sanders are not nearly as precise as disk sanders, particularly Byrnes sander. For straight and convex parts disk sanders are unbeatable. I still have 20 years old Delta disk/belt sander and
Belt sanders are not nearly as precise as disk sanders, particularly Byrnes sander. For straight and convex parts disk sanders are unbeatable. I still have 20 years old Delta disk/belt sander and only use the belt part for rough sanding
only use the belt part for rough sanding.
I agree that belt sanders are to flexible compared to the disc type but have both on my tool. One that I bought and was a waste of money was an oscilating drum sander which I now realize that my scroll sae an hand filing/sanding will provide what I need. Rich (PT-2)
 
All of the Byrnes tools are at the top end of the line along with the associated price but if you anticipate many years of modeling then the expense is worth it. Rich (PT-2)
When I first saw the price, I was thinking it was a bit much, but then checking around I found it's really not that much more expensive than comparable models, and I don't mind paying a little extra for quality.

The Byrnes disk sander it is then.

Thanks
 
Well crap, shipping that sander to Hawaii is going to add about 130 USD bringing total cost to nearly $500.00. They also indicate allowing 3 weeks for delivery.

Amazon has the Proxxon disk sander, with my wife's prime account I can get that here with no shipping charges in about a week.

I've noticed others here speak highly of the Proxxon products, and while the Proxxon doesn't appear to be as heavy duty as the Brynes, given my circumstances, I'm thinking that might be a better overall deal.

Your thoughts?
 
Well crap, shipping that sander to Hawaii is going to add about 130 USD bringing total cost to nearly $500.00. They also indicate allowing 3 weeks for delivery.

Amazon has the Proxxon disk sander, with my wife's prime account I can get that here with no shipping charges in about a week.

I've noticed others here speak highly of the Proxxon products, and while the Proxxon doesn't appear to be as heavy duty as the Brynes, given my circumstances, I'm thinking that might be a better overall deal.

Your thoughts?
The Proxxon tablesaw I purchased is great for working small lumber. But it lacks the ability to raise/lower or tilt. Things to consider.
 
Well crap, shipping that sander to Hawaii is going to add about 130 USD bringing total cost to nearly $500.00. They also indicate allowing 3 weeks for delivery.

Amazon has the Proxxon disk sander, with my wife's prime account I can get that here with no shipping charges in about a week.

I've noticed others here speak highly of the Proxxon products, and while the Proxxon doesn't appear to be as heavy duty as the Brynes, given my circumstances, I'm thinking that might be a better overall deal.

Your thoughts?
The Proxxon tools are used very often here in Europe and are of good quality.
I used also by myself the bigger discsander from Proxxon without any problems over years
- they are doing their job -> a turning disc for sanding, and the Proxxon with adjustable speed - one of the most important tools in my workshop.
 
if it were me i would buy a drill press because you can use it to drill, mill and thickness sand
 
if it were me i would buy a drill press because you can use it to drill, mill and thickness sand
A milling station is kind of what I had in mind.

I ordered a router/shaper stand for my Dremel, that should allow me to sand/shape interior areas like frames and such that a disk sander can't, and I do like the idea of having a drill press.

I never real thought about using a drill press for thickness sanding, but a setup like that might be a good way to start. Give me some added flexibility for other projects I have in mind, and if down the road I need to get something a little more robust, I can add that later.

Thanks for the suggestion Dave, I'll look into that.
 
Don Farr has a set up for thickness sanding with a drill press.

I ordered a router/shaper stand for my Dremel, that should allow me to sand/shape interior areas like frames and such that a disk sander can't,

you do have to watch using a Dremel for heavier work like sanding the inside of frames. They tend to get hot and burn up. You would be better off with a drum on a drill press. Get a X,Y table for a drill press and you have a mill., get a thickness setup and you have a thickness sander as is you have a drill press.
 
0OK A COUPLE OF THINGS DAVE IS CORRECT I HAVE A LUTHERIS BEST FRIED USED BY INSTRUMENT MAKERS IT IS ATTCHED TO MY DRILL PRESS HAVE IT FOR 3 OR 4 YEARS WORKS TERRIFIC I USE IT CONSTANTLY HALF THE PRICE OF THE OTHER SANDERS, HIGHLY RECOMENDED RICH ON THE OSCALATING DRUM SANDER I FOUND AN EXCELLENT ONE MADE BY E J WOX TOOLS CHECK IT OUT GREAT TOOL, NEVER LIKED ONE BEFORE THIS. HOPE IT ALL HELPS GOD BLESS STAY SAFE ALL DON
 
you do have to watch using a Dremel for heavier work like sanding the inside of frames. They tend to get hot and burn up.
Agreed. It is the variable speed model so that helps, but I'm not intending to much heavy lifting with it.

The small footprint of some of the drill presses will leave me room to add one more tool. I'll see how things go with the drill press, then see what's needed after that.
 
Just a small warning to you and others about buying a last tool. Personally I have bought a last tool so many times that my wife is now attending this:
Yes, I agree, never say never.

However, in my case, it's more a matter of physics. I just don't have room in my little shop for a lot of tools. Trust me, if I had enough space, I'd have one of everything.
 
The Proxxon tools are used very often here in Europe and are of good quality.
We have a Woodcraft store in Honolulu that stocks some Proxxon products. I will definitely be looking into something from Proxxon when the need arises.

Thanks
 
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