Adrian 155 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Starting to research on walk behind floor sanders. What brand do you like the best? Is buying used a good idea? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 plainpainter 217 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Starting to research on walk behind floor sanders.What brand do you like the best? Is buying used a good idea? I bought a used one off of ebay that worked great for a week - paid $300 for it plus an additional $125 in shipping. Then I purchased $569 in parts to repair it. Still haven't repaired it though. Good luck! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Richard 17 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 (edited) I was at a Ritchie Bros. auction a few years back. I bought 2 squar buff sanders, 2 carpet cleaners and an electric tile wrecker for $50. Truly, one of the best deals of my life. I sold the carpet cleaners to a guy for $150. They do a good job. It takes you up an extra notch in the service you provide. Now I need to replace the rubber on the botton of them. The manufacturer isn't being very helpful. YET. But if I don't get some form of satisfaction soon I'm going to be the squeeky wheel. They say they only have one person that can help with parts, and she's on vacation !!!!! Edited August 16, 2009 by Richard Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 Adrian 155 Report post Posted August 16, 2009 Wow, great idea. I have heard of Ritchie Bros auctions. They are probably in Houston as well. What a steal you got. I would love to have a floor sander. Then again I like that they paid for themself with the gear you sold. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted August 17, 2009 (edited) Adrian, I bought all my sanders except for the 12" drum used from rentals yards. Havent had a problem with any of them, they usually let you rent it once to try it & then apply the rental toward the purchase. The square buff is needing new rubber isolators, but Ive had it for 8 years. Edited December 12, 2009 by acegot added pic Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 88dblifestyle 14 Report post Posted December 8, 2009 Starting to research on walk behind floor sanders.What brand do you like the best? Is buying used a good idea? If i were you, i'll choose to buy a brand new one... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 jhutch 14 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 Clarke-American OBS-18's are what we use. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
0 acegot 14 Report post Posted December 12, 2009 Clarke-American OBS-18's are what we use. I have 2 of those as well, see pics on my previous post. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Starting to research on walk behind floor sanders.
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Is buying used a good idea?
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