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The Rikon benchtop oscillating sander combines a 4 x 24 inch belt and interchangeable spindles in one machine, so you can edge-sand, contour-sand and smooth curves without buying two tools. Its 1/2 HP motor runs the belt at 2,000 RPM while the whole assembly oscillates 58 times a minute, which spreads wear and reduces burn marks on end grain. The cast work table and tilting belt frame give it more capacity than most hobby sanders, though the dust port is a bare 1-5/16 inch outlet that needs a shop vac or collector attached. Owners treat it as a solid mid-tier alternative to the Jet and Triton combo sanders, with the belt change and spindle storage as the main points of comparison.
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Lowest price we've seen: $349.99 on Nov 10 at Acme Tools. Tracked across 3 stores since Nov 10.
Owners of the Rikon combo sander generally like the belt-and-spindle flexibility and the smooth, burn-free results on curves and end grain. Complaints center on the small dust port, the time spent swapping belts, and the motor losing speed on thick hardwood.
