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The photograph of the item shows three components and the ad refers to a kit. Klaus The seller failed to send the table insert as shown in the product photograph, I wrote to Amazon and received no reply. In Amazons request for a packing evaluation I mentioned that one piece was missing.Walter H.
I recommend you order one as well. (Jet 709539) After research, I discovered it is optional.While I admit the table insert is optional for larger pieces, most of us are safety conscience and wouldn't consider working with something that put our hands in danger. However, when I unpacked it, I looked for the missing table insert. In fact I agree with most of the other reviews. I just received my spindle assembly and was very impressed with it. It seems to be well made and has a good feel to it. It is my opinion that the table insert is worth the ten bucks.
Seems to have limited availability. It was a wait to obtain. Sleeves are also tough to find other than from Jet. It is heavy and well made. Comes with one sleeve. Great forstraight edges.
Highly recommended. The smaller spindles that come with the unit, range from the 2" on down to the smallest ones, which are great for getting into smaller corners etc, but on a large flat or gradual curved surface they can create dimples in the surface if you don't keep the material moving. That creates a smoother surface on larger pieces. Not really, with a careful technique, you can accomplish it with the smaller spindles, but it definitely makes it easier. This 3" spindle assembly is substantially larger, and heavier than the standard spindles which comes with the Jet Benchtop Osciallating spindle sander. The advantage to having a larger drum is that it creates a flatter surface where the crown meets with the wood. Is the 3" spindle neccessary.
Take this kit, put your sander on a stable tool stand, and then pat yourself on the back for the money you saved by not buying a floor model sander. This kit gives you a whole different range of capability with your Jet sander. With this kit, your sander tackles a much broader range of tasks.When sanding smooth, flowing curves (like the curvature in a bandsawn box, for instance), the added diameter of this piece keeps the sander from gouging troughs in your workpiece.I highly recommend it.
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