Is the Rikon 50-300 worth it for a home shop?

For occasional curve and edge sanding, yes. It does the job at a lower price than bigger floor models. If you sand hardwoods daily, a stronger sander may pay off.

What size is the oscillation stroke?

The stroke is 24mm, or 15/16 inch. That is a healthy stroke for a benchtop unit and helps clear dust from the abrasive.

Can I connect a shop vac to it?

Yes. The dust outlet is 50mm, so you may need an adapter for common 1-1/4 or 2-1/2 inch hoses.

Does it run on standard household power?

Yes. It draws 3.4 A at 110V, 60 Hz, so a normal 15 A circuit is fine.

What comes in the box?

Expect the sander body, a table insert set and spindles with sanding sleeves. Check the listing for the exact spindle sizes included.

Rikon 50-300 Oscillating Spindle Sander

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$699.99at Amazon, last seen Oct 30

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Our take on the Rikon 50-300 Oscillating Spindle Sander

The Rikon 50-300 is a benchtop oscillating spindle sander with a 1/2 HP, 370 W motor running on 110V. It combines spindle rotation with a 15/16-inch oscillation stroke, which keeps abrasive edges cool and helps sand curves and inside cuts without burning. A 50mm dust outlet lets you hook up a shop vac. It suits small shops and hobbyists more than heavy production use.

Best forHobbyist and home woodworkersSanding curved and inside cutsSmall shops with limited bench spaceBuyers who want dust collection on a budget sander

Pros

Oscillation stroke of 15/16 inch reduces burning and loads abrasives less
1/2 HP motor handles light to medium sanding
50mm dust port connects to common shop vacs
Benchtop size fits small shops
Simple, proven spindle-sander design

Cons

1/2 HP is modest for hardwoods and long sessions

Rikon 50-300 Oscillating Spindle Sander prices at every store

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Rikon 50-300 Oscillating Spindle Sander price history

Lowest price we've seen: $699.99 on Oct 30 at Amazon. Tracked across 1 store since Oct 30.

Specifications

Motor power: 1/2 HP, 370 WSource
Voltage: 110VSource
Frequency: 60 HzSource
Oscillation stroke: 24mm (15/16”)Source

Questions and answers

Is the Rikon 50-300 worth it for a home shop?: For occasional curve and edge sanding, yes. It does the job at a lower price than bigger floor models. If you sand hardwoods daily, a stronger sander may pay off.
What size is the oscillation stroke?: The stroke is 24mm, or 15/16 inch. That is a healthy stroke for a benchtop unit and helps clear dust from the abrasive.
Can I connect a shop vac to it?: Yes. The dust outlet is 50mm, so you may need an adapter for common 1-1/4 or 2-1/2 inch hoses.
Does it run on standard household power?: Yes. It draws 3.4 A at 110V, 60 Hz, so a normal 15 A circuit is fine.
What comes in the box?: Expect the sander body, a table insert set and spindles with sanding sleeves. Check the listing for the exact spindle sizes included.