Hi Ed, Are you the person who is selling some stuff? Can you resend me your list?
thanks matt Ed Reeder wrote: > The question keeps coming up about 1 x 42 sanders vs. 1 x 30 sanders for > ferrule turning, so I did some research and thought I'd share the results. > > This is all about finishing ferrules. The speed of the belt (Surface > Feet per Minute) is a factor, as is the size of the machine and the > availability of the DuraBrite felt belts. The 1 x 42 sanders have much > more room to manuver the head and the DuraBrite belts are only available > in 1 x 42. I mention the DuraBrites (available at GS) because I have > heard nothing but high praise for them. > > I have the Surface Feet per Minute for each machine listed. In come > cases it came from their specs, in others it was computed. (drive pulley > diameter and motor speed are needed). I also listed the current "street > prices" in US dollars. > > 1 x 42 Sanders > 1,693 SFM - GW GW1105 (3-3/4" drive pulley, 1,725 rpm), $190 > 1,744 SFM - GS 240792 (3-7/8", 1,720 rpm), $260 > 2,708 SFM - Lee Valley 68Z75.01 (6", 1,725 rpm), $60 - you provide the motor > 3,000 SFM - Delta Shopmaster $99, Grizzly $140, Wilke $? > 4,710 SFM - GW GW1021 (6", 3,000 rpm), $320 (GW1022 also has 6" pulley, > you provide grinder, $150) > > 1 x 30 Sanders > 2,635 SFM - eBay (do a search and you'll find a bunch of them) $~35 > 3,150 SFM - Wholesale Tool 3032-0200 $60 > 3,348 SFM - Harbor Freight 2485-0VGA (3-3/4", 3,412) $40 > > /Ed
