Ridgid EB4424 Sander, Oscillating/Edge Belt

by Ridgid

Product Description

From the Manufacturer

Ridgid EB4424 Sander, Oscillating Edge Belt is two machines in one that combines an edge belt and spindle sanding in one high performance tool. The ball bearing construction provides smooth operation and a long life. The oscillating and rotary motion provides fast, burn-free finishes on edges, faces, contours, inside and outside curves. Tool free conversion from belt to spindle changes are quick and easy, no tools required. Table tilts 0-48 degrees with detents at most popular angles (0, 15, 22.5, 30, and 45 degrees) to sand bevel edges. Completely outfitted this sander includes a 4-inch X 24-inch belt, all drums and set of sleeves. On-board accessory storage for all drums, throat plates, washers and belt mechanism store neatly on the tool. User-friendly features like the sof-touch knobs, hose adapter with built-in sawdust collection port, recesses in base for sawhorse mounting make this sander easy to use. Specifications: Input: 3/8 HP, 5 amps., Transmission (No Load Speed): 1,725 spindle r/min:, FPM: 1,350 belt, Oscillation: 60/min., Stroke: 3/4 in., belt Size: 4 in. X 24 in., Sanding Drums Provided: 3/4 in, 1 in., 1-1/2 in., 2 in., Tool Weight: 40 lbs. Includes sander bed assembly with 4 in. X 24 in. sanding belt assembly, 1/2in, 3/4 in., 1 in., 1-1/2 in. and 2 in diameter sanding sleeves with 4 corresponding drums, drum washers, hex key, table insert, and throat plates.

Product Description

Oscillating Edge Belt / Spindle Sander Features: Ball bearing construction - for smooth operation and long life Two machines in one - combines edge belt and spindle sanding in one high performance tool Oscillating and rotary motion - for fast, burn-free finishes on edges, faces, contours, inside and outside curves Tool free conversion from belt to spindle - changes are quick and easy, no tools required Table tilts 0-48 degree - with detents at most popular angles (0 degree, 15 degree, 22.5 degree, 30 degree, 45 degree) to sand bevel edges Completely outfitted - includes 4 in. x 24 in. belt, all drums and a set of sleeves On-board accessory storage - all drums, throat plates, washers and belt mechanism store neatly on the tool Sof-Touch(tm) knobs, hose adapter with built-in sawdust collection port, recesses in base for sawhorse mounting

Product Details

• Shipping Weight: 44.6 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Shipping: This item is also available for shipping to select countries outside the U.S.
• Shipping Advisory: This item must be shipped separately from other items in your order. Additional shipping charges will not apply.
• ASIN: B0015B9G0S
• Item model number: EB4424
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (13 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #71,989 in Home Improvement (See Top 100 in Home Improvement)
  • #13 in Home Improvement > Power & Hand Tools > Power Tools > Sanders > Combination Disc & Belt Sanders

Customer Reviews

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36 of 36 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Product - Very Happy!, October 25, 2009

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mlt - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ridgid EB4424 Sander, Oscillating/Edge Belt (Tools & Home Improvement)

I researched spindle sanders for about a week or so before making a decision to buy the Ridgid EB4424. I liked the idea that it is "multi-purpose" - functioning both as a spindle sander and a belt sander with a tilt table. I couldn't find anything else that offered all the features that the Rigid does, and the $250 price seemed too good to be true (most other spindle sanders cost more, sometimes MUCH more, but with fewer features). I almost didn't buy it because of the low price (made me somewhat suspicious). However, I have other Ridgid products and they have been very reliable.

Shopping the web for pricing, I ran across a great deal...new units for $199, but also found factory reconditioned units priced even lower than that. I decided to take a gamble and order a factory reconditioned unit and paid only $150! Figured if I didn't like it, or if the recon didn't work properly, I could return it. Thankfully, I found it works perfectly and it has found a permanent home in my workshop!

Upon opening the box, the interior packaging looked brand-spanking new and everything inside it was in new condition. No sign at all that this was a recon unit. (The only clue that it was reconditioned was the owner's manual had "Reconditioned Unit One-Year Warranty" printed on the cover.)

Set-up is minimal and simple. When I checked the adjustable table-half to see if it was level in relation to the stationary table-half, I found the table did not need any adjustment whatsoever! The only adjustments I made was to the Allen screws under where the orange plastic spindle table insert fits into. Easy, 2 minute job. Ridgid even includes the 3/32" Allen wrench. They thought of everything it seems.

I've used it now for 8 months (purchased Feb. 2009), and I couldn't be more pleased. I use the belt-sander attachment to true-up miter joints, straight joints, and general "flat" sanding tasks for small boxes and the like. Swapping out the belt sander attachment to convert to a spindle sander takes less than a minute.

Of course, the oscillating/rotary spindle is the main reason I bought the unit and it has exceeded my expectations. The motor has plenty of "oomph" and makes quick work of sanding the interior and exterior sections of curved wood cutouts and so on. I really enjoy how Rigid designed the entire unit. The built-in storage keeps all the accessories and attachments neatly stowed and is very handy indeed!

I consider the Ridgid EB4424 a bargain at any price. You get 2 tools in one and the unit performs better than advertised. If you've been thinking about adding a spindle sander to your workshop, I think you will be well-pleased choosing the EB4424!

EDIT: I just noticed (Oct. 25, 2009)that in the EB4424 product description posted on Amazon.com shows the unit weighs 300 pounds! NO - not so! It weighs just over 40 pounds is all.

27 of 27 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I'm impressed!, December 29, 2009

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Skip Thomsen "riverguy" (Forestville, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ridgid EB4424 Sander, Oscillating/Edge Belt (Tools & Home Improvement)

I'm impressed. First, let me qualify my evaluation of this machine by saying that I am a (very) long-time veteran professional woodworker and I have a shop full of really good tools. I never buy junk to "save money."

That said, I'm impressed with this tool. For a lot of years I've been using my drill press with drum sanders to do what I bought this tool for. For years, I've been looking for drum sanders that are at least round, if not even (way too much to ask for) concentric to their arbor shafts. For the last few years that more and more spindle sanders have been showing up in the tool catalogs, I've been reading the reviews. I was not impressed, although I was ready to try one just because a lot of my work involved standing at that drill press being irritated by the drum sanders I could find.

Along came the Ridgid EB 4424. My favorite (by far) contractor's table saw is my Ridgid TS 3650, which is an amazing tool that brought Ridgid tools to my attention a few years ago. So when I saw the EB 4424 in one of my woodworker's magazines. I then went on to read the reviews on the machine and they were about 90% positive. Very positive. So when our local H-D here in Hawai`i had the tool for sale at the Mainland price of $199, I went for it. Have I said that I'm impressed?

Yesterday I started in on a new project, a case for another of my stained-glass-and-fine-woods lamps. Many of these cases include lots of compound curves. I set up the sander (took about 3 minutes) and tried if for a few basic operations. Within a few hours, I found myself using this thing more than any other single tool in my well-endowed shop.

When I bought it, I felt, yeah, it was also a belt sander, but hey, I had a big stationary belt sander so why would I ever need this one? A gimmick, right?

I can't express how cool it is to have this small belt sander available with it's tilt table and almost instant belt-changes (for different grits, in my case) available while leaving my stationary sander intact and not having to constantly change settings.

OK, back to the spindle sander. It takes about one minute to change the machine from belt to spindle mode, and about the same amount of time to change drum sizes. Before, I would have to set up my drill press with a special table clamp-on jig and then suffer through the wobbly, imprecise sanding drums available for this purpose. Those days are over! What a pleasure to have this precision machine for sanding curves at exactly 90 degrees to the work surface, or any angle I would want by adjusting the nice, flat, generous-size table.

I could go on and on, but just look through the existing reviews and see for yourself. Take heed that the few people who give any product one star because they just felt it was a "piece of junk," you have to consider the source. Yes, there are lemons. So take it back to H-D and get a replacement. No sweat. But many of the negative reviews on any product need to be considered along with the positive ones. Consider the source for the reviews. Was the writer a weekend tool user who had no experience with power tools? Was it a professional who had some valid comparisons with which to author a review?

Oh, one more thing, when I used my drill press with drum sanders, the sanding operation made a huge mess of sawdust flying in every direction. The Ridgid has a 2-1/2" dust-collection port that fits any standard shop vac, and connects into any shop dust-collection system with a standard adapter. While not a perfect solution, this dust collector picks up like 90% of the dust. There is no dust in the air, and only a small amount accumulates on the worktable. As dust collection systems go, I love it!

Bottom line: Ridgid has come up with another winner. If you have a use for this substantial and flexible machine, go for it!

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Ray, March 19, 2008

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Ray D. Berringer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ridgid EB4424 Sander, Oscillating/Edge Belt (Tools & Home Improvement)

One of the best sanding tools that I have used. I build strip kayaks and canoes and this tool is invaluable in sanding angles and bevels in wood stripping. Saves time and lots of work. Keeps on ticking.