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product_id: 3610475
title: "Shop Fox W1831 1/2 HP Single Phase Oscillating Spindle Sander"
brand: "shop fox"
price: "€ 527.76"
currency: EUR
in_stock: true
reviews_count: 13
category: "Shop Fox"
url: https://www.desertcart.pt/products/3610475-shop-fox-w1831-1-2-hp-single-phase-oscillating-spindle
store_origin: PT
region: Portugal
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# 1/2 HP Permanent Magnet Motor Oscillating spindle up to 2000 RPM 5 sanding drum sizes (3/4" to 3") Shop Fox W1831 1/2 HP Single Phase Oscillating Spindle Sander

**Brand:** shop fox
**Price:** € 527.76
**Availability:** ✅ In Stock

## Summary

> 🛠️ Elevate your craft with precision power – don’t just sand, sculpt your vision!

## Quick Answers

- **What is this?** Shop Fox W1831 1/2 HP Single Phase Oscillating Spindle Sander by shop fox
- **How much does it cost?** € 527.76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
- **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.pt](https://www.desertcart.pt/products/3610475-shop-fox-w1831-1-2-hp-single-phase-oscillating-spindle)

## Best For

- shop fox enthusiasts

## Why This Product

- Trusted shop fox brand quality
- Free international shipping included
- Worldwide delivery with tracking
- 15-day hassle-free returns

## Key Features

- • **Compact Yet Mighty:** Space-smart benchtop design fits your workshop without compromise on performance.
- • **Ready Out of the Box:** CSA certified and calibrated for perpendicularity, so you can start sanding like a pro immediately.
- • **Versatile Drum Sizes:** Five interchangeable sanding drums let you master curves and contours with professional ease.
- • **Power Meets Precision:** Robust 1/2 HP motor delivers smooth, consistent sanding power for flawless finishes every time.
- • **Quiet & Clean Operation:** Engineered for low noise and excellent dust control, keeping your workspace pristine and focused.

## Overview

The Shop Fox W1831 is a 1/2 HP oscillating spindle sander featuring a permanent magnet motor and five sanding drum sizes ranging from 3/4" to 3". Designed for professional-quality curves and contours, it operates quietly with excellent dust control. Compact and CSA certified, this benchtop tool is ready to deliver smooth, precise sanding for woodworking enthusiasts and pros alike.

## Description

1/2 HP Benchtop Oscillating Spindle Sander

Review: Would buy again - Bought this for the wood shop at my old company and worked well. So much easier than hand sanding. I would buy again for my personal garage if I had room
Review: Good quality for reasonable price - This is a good quality tool that is a good value. Perpendicularity is good right out of the box and function is quiet and smooth. Dust control is excellent. I was able to make smooth compound curves in 3”” thick material for some clocks I was making. I quickly learned a light touch technique that created flawlessly smooth compound curves. It comes with several diameter spindles that are easy to store and to change. I have other high quality woodworking machines and this fits right in.

## Features

- 1/2 Horsepower Permanent Magnet Motor, 120-Volt, Single Phase, CSA Certified
- Table Size: 11-1/2-Inch W x 15-Inch L x 1-5/16 H
- Sanding Drum Diameter: 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" and 3"; Sanding Drum Length 4-1/2-Inch
- Sanding Sleeves: 1/2", 3/4", 1", 1-1/2", 2" and 3" (1/2" sleeve fits directly on the spindle)
- Weighs 30-Pound

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| AC Adapter Current | 1.2 A |
| ASIN | B008DPYSHA |
| Amperage Capacity | 1.2 A |
| Battery Description | Corded Electric, 120V |
| Best Sellers Rank | #541,709 in Tools & Home Improvement ( See Top 100 in Tools & Home Improvement ) #13 in Power Spindle Sanders |
| Brand | Shop Fox |
| Brand Name | Shop Fox |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 382 Reviews |
| Disc Diameter | 3 inches |
| Global Trade Identification Number | 00754001008311 |
| Grit Number | 80 |
| Grit Type | Coarse |
| Included Components | Item |
| Item Dimensions L x W x H | 15"L x 11.5"W x 1.31"H |
| Item Weight | 32 pounds |
| Manufacturer | Woodstock International INC |
| Manufacturer Part Number | W1831 |
| Maximum Rotational Speed | 2000 rpm |
| Model Number | W1831 |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Power Source | Corded Electric |
| Product Dimensions | 15"L x 11.5"W x 1.31"H |
| Shape | Rectangular Prism |
| UPC | 787721225003 754001008311 |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Voltage | 120 |

## Product Details

- **Brand:** Shop Fox
- **Product Dimensions:** 15"L x 11.5"W x 1.31"H
- **Grit Type:** Coarse
- **Voltage:** 120
- **Power Source:** Corded Electric

## Images

![Shop Fox W1831 1/2 HP Single Phase Oscillating Spindle Sander - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51zx2U2Q7qL.jpg)

## Available Options

This product comes in different **Style** options.

## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Would buy again
*by D***N on July 25, 2026*

Bought this for the wood shop at my old company and worked well. So much easier than hand sanding. I would buy again for my personal garage if I had room

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality for reasonable price
*by H***B on January 31, 2026*

This is a good quality tool that is a good value. Perpendicularity is good right out of the box and function is quiet and smooth. Dust control is excellent. I was able to make smooth compound curves in 3”” thick material for some clocks I was making. I quickly learned a light touch technique that created flawlessly smooth compound curves. It comes with several diameter spindles that are easy to store and to change. I have other high quality woodworking machines and this fits right in.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good machine for sanding curves!
*by S***E on August 22, 2014*

I love this thing! I had a Rigid EB4424 oscillating belt/spindle sander (the one sold at HD for ~$200) and this is so much better as an oscillating spindle sander. That should go without saying thought since any tool tailored to only one specific task should perform better than a tool made to do many. Regardless this is a nice little machine. Pros: ~ basically NO SETUP. Unpack it, attach a spindle with a sanding sleeve, plug it in, and start sanding. ~ runs nice and smooth. It spins quite a bit faster than the Rigid which adds to its utility over the Rigid one. ~ very well balanced. I don't know if you can adjust the spindle for balance because mine was nearly perfect out of the box so I didn't bother trying. ~ I love that it comes with a 3" spindle over the 2" of the Rigid. You might not expect it, but that extra inch makes all the difference... ("That's what she said!" Anyone? Huh? Huh?) ~ It is surprisingly light. I would normally say that is a con because it speaks to the small size of the motor, but I don't think a bench top unit like this NEEDS a huge 1hp motor. If you are bogging this spindle sander down, you are either applying too much pressure (trying to remove too much material too quickly) or you should buy a larger free standing unit. The light weight means it will be easy for me to tuck this into a cabinet and keep it out of the way until I really need it for the occasional project. ~ The dust collection works surprisingly well in my test even with a tiny little shop vac. I did however find that the port did not fit my small shop vac hose because it is a 1-1/2" port. I used this small Stanley unit: <LINK REMOVED> The Stanley is a 1-1/4" hose so it doesn't fit snugly inside the dust port on the sander. My temporary solution was duct tape and once it was sealed, even that tiny vac pulled enough air that there was hardly ANY noticeable dust on the deck of the sander. I am sure once I figure out an adapter situation and use my standard dust collection or shopvac up it will perform even better. Con: ~ somewhat small oscillation range. That is kind of standard for these bench top units and given they are essentially all the same overseas manufactured unit re-branded for each seller, its not surprising. I just means you will have to flip the sanding sleeve over occasionally to wear it evenly. ~ one thing that slightly annoyed me is they made specific slots to store all the little throat plates, spindles, and even the wrench, but they didn't include any place to store the extra washers included for the smaller spindle sizes! I hoped they might fit over the little spindle spikes but alas, they do not. So now I am left with three small washers that I need to make sure to not lose if I want to use the smaller spindles. ~ I would have preferred the more standard shopvac 2-1/4" port. Not because you necessarily need the power for effective dust collection, but just because its more common and I wouldn't have to now go find an adapter. I believe this is what I need? http://amzn.com/B008KXPL80 I will update this review once I find out... Overall, this is a great little machine for the hobbyist woodworker! Maybe even the more casual professional if you don't find yourself sanding curves everyday. Its nice and small so you can tuck it away until you actually need it. I would absolutely rate it five stars if it weren't for the dust collection port size and the lack of storage for the easily lost washers! I would certainly buy it again despite those small gripes. UPDATE 1/17/2016: It took a while, but I finally got around to purchasing that adapter and wouldn't you know it doesn't fit. Shucks... I haven't found a replacement yet, but I haven't really looked. I removed the link to help reduce confusion. I also added a couple pictures of the first project I sanded with this sweet little dity! See those sick smooth curves on the legs...

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*Last updated: 2026-09-01*