Looking for a hobbyist bench top model. Grizzly h8192 looks good. Anything else I should look at? Small woodworking projects are what I have in mind.

Dan

Edit to add: I know absolutely nothing about this type of sander. Would an oscillating belt/spindle serve me better? Don't know anything about those either.

What size belt do you need?

Sorry, no clue. Thinner means more intricate work can be done but I don't see a lot of that happening. Length?? No idea. Assuming a longer belt needs less cleaning and lasts longer?

What I liked about the grizzly was decent reputation. And separate tables for the belt and disc. I'm not fixated on that model per se. I'm open to other brands. I can't justify $1K for a jet brand unit.

Chinese, and probably won't last, but my little Wen works just fine for what it is.

No longer available on Amazon but this one is very close.

Thx. I can go a bit above that on price point. Some grizzly is USA made and a lot is imported but supposedly their quality control is good.

I have one a Central Machinery combo from Harbor Freight that is about 7 years old. Has always done well for me in it's fairly limited use. I mostly use it to ease edges when I'm making something with slats. It's the table top (no stand) version of this. https://www.harborfreight.com/...sc-sander-59220.html

Years ago I bought a Jet 1" (1x42) belt sander promaily for golf club repair and small items ~ works fantastic (also has a 6" side rotary).
I wish I would have got a slightly larger one (maybe 2 or 3 inch) for better use with other jobs.
However, I still use the shit out of it and it still performs great.
Jet- buy once- cry once ~ this is one tool that is a long term investment.

As a retired shop teacher I have 2.
A 1”x 42” and a 2”x72”.
The 1” model is by Delta and is a very good, simple machine. No longer produced, they can be found at yardsales, auctions and on FB marketplace. What is handy about these machines is that they are easy to fix and the motor is easel swapped for something stronger. Mine has a 1/2 hp which works well.

The 2” model is a version of the 1” but on steroids. It has a 1 hp motor and a much more aggressive belt. It is the better woodworker.

I use the 1”, with a 220 belt, for sharpening drill bits, awls, etc. It is my “go to” machine for touching up many things that are supposed to be sharp. A heavier belt and it would be very useful for shaping all kinds woo wood items.
A note on the Delta - it is old enough that the plastic wheels are getting brittle and the may crack. There is a guy on that auction site that is making (3D) replacements. I go a set recently (a few weeks ago) for $55 and they saved the machine.