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Number of Reviews : 6
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| Gryphon Sander
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Pros : I like the grit choices and use them all. I also think this machine would work well for larger items.
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Cons : I don't mean to be a complainer, but see things that might be improved... Would like to see the shelf be more perfectly and steadily placed. I do small glass, and when the belts change as to grits, it seems that the shelf shifts a little in adjustment, and some of the previously sanded glass is not all "hit" uniformly. Also it is very hard to bevel very small things as when the shelf is moved to bevel, it moves away from the belt, and the gap is so large that the pieces either fall into the hole or are very hard to hold evenly---I clamped on another plate to stay closer to the belt. And the sponge is hard to adjust, and sometimes in trying to get the belt uniformly wet, the sponge slips and rides up with the belt and lodges at the top of the machine...not fun ! Hard to adjust the water also as it seems there is either too little and parts of the belts stay dry, or a flood from the top---am going to look into routing a line for a steady and even water source.
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| Other Thoughts : Would like to see the manufacturer have uniform markings to set the plate so that bevels could be uniformly replicated when the belts are changed. |
| Some Major Design Flaws
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Pros : It gets the job done. I needed a sander and didn't want to deplete all my savings on a lap grinder or a larger professional machine. This can do large, small, whatever you are looking to do.
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Cons : It is extremely loud for one. Earplugs are a must. The belts are constantly falling off the side and jamming into the plastic, smell terrible and the belt gets ripped up each time. It doesn't fit any other belts but GRYPHON belts. The belt is never consistently wet and I am not sure what that sponge at the bottom is actually supposed to do. It certainly does not keep the belt welt all across or with any consistency. I find myself overfilling and getting soaked while using this machine. I wear a bandana over my hair, my safety goggles, and a printmakers apron so I don't get soaked. Otherwise it runs dry. Not good for breathing in airborne glass particles first of all and gets the glass hot-that's a no no! Overfilling is way better than running it with a dry belt. The belts wear out quickly but they are not diamond so that is a given.
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| Other Thoughts : I have found that I have problems with my ring saw too. They are just made junky on this level. It is a shame, because you pay a lot (relatively) for what you get but it is necessary. I don't have the money to buy a huge professional sander at this point. But the companies know that if you want to make a quality, professional product on a hobbyist level, you need to buy these things. So I would say to get it if you are a hobbyist, but be prepared for the faults. You won't be beaming about your purchase. Undoubtedly you will dislike cold working as much as I do after listening to this thing drone on while you are using it, after you have adjusted the belt several times because it went flying off to the side. One thing I will say that is very positive about Gryphon is that their customer service is great. |
| Gryphon
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Pros : I like the speed and the ability to grind glass. The larger surface makes grinding quick.
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Cons : The belts do not stay on very easily. They tend to slide off to the left.
Would be better if the cover at the top was metal on all sides.
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Pros : Nice idea but poorly executed.
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Cons : Loud, badly made, belts slip, non repeatable angles.
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| should be no star
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Pros : it is light
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Cons : It is poorly designed, underpowered and difficult to use as advertised.
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| Gryphon Wet Belt
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Pros : I like the way this particular sander can get more surface sanding done with greater ease.
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Cons : none
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| Other Thoughts : A better way to keep the belt wet would be helpful. |
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