Tom Baugues
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I've had a Craftsman combo bench sander (4x36" belt and 6" disk) for many years. I bought it used on Craigslist for $30. A few months ago I broke the 6" aluminum disk backing plate and of course they are no longer being made. Have not been able to locate a replacement plate so I've decided that I want to go ahead and replace this whole unit. Looking for something about the same size but with a dust port (which old one didn't have). My searching shows cheap units in the "under $100" range (Harbor Freight) then several units very similar to what I have in the $120-$150 range. After that the price point jumps up to the $400-$500 range which is more than I want to spend on a bench sander. This little Craftsman unit did about everything I need in a bench sander so I'm not looking at much larger units but I'm kind of shocked at the price points. I would be willing to pay $250 for a good solid machine but there doesn't seem to be anything like that.
Anyway, here are some that I'm looking at. Anyone got one of these that they like or dislike?
Grizzly G0547
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Com...547?utm_campaign=zPage&utm_source=grizzly.com
Craftsman 21514
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-3-hp-bench-top-4inch-x-36inch/p-00921514000P
Porter Cable PCB420SA
https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-5-Amp-Benchtop-Sander/3163789
Anyway, here are some that I'm looking at. Anyone got one of these that they like or dislike?
Grizzly G0547
http://www.grizzly.com/products/Com...547?utm_campaign=zPage&utm_source=grizzly.com
Craftsman 21514
http://www.sears.com/craftsman-1-3-hp-bench-top-4inch-x-36inch/p-00921514000P
Porter Cable PCB420SA
https://www.lowes.com/pd/PORTER-CABLE-5-Amp-Benchtop-Sander/3163789
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