Drum Sander DIY - What do you recommend building the top out of?
The only requirement for the top is that it is made out of a strong, stiff material that will not bend. If the lid bends at all, your wood will not be sanded straight and the drum sander will not be doing its job. MDF is a good choice as it's shape isn't comprised during temperature or humidity changes. If using plywood, simply by placing two pieces of angle iron underneath the lid, a great deal of strength can be added to your table top. We also recommend covering your top with some type of laminate for a smooth slippery surface.
Yes, you can, but be prepared that converting your Drum Sander over to the hook and loop fastening system is going to change everything you have been taught about how to sand with your drum sander. All drum sanders are designed to pinch the sandpaper ...
In order to prevent this from happening, we recommend that you cut the paper's pointed tips off square. (If you see us at a show, this is what we do, although once in a while the paper still comes off. We call this our disappearing paper trick!) If ...
The V-Drum Sander is made with a special anti-static polycarbonate tubing. This, in turn means that when you are sanding, most of the dust you are creating just falls into the box below. The dust collector in some way, shape or form. What most people ...
Centrifugal force is the key element allowing the "V"-Drum Sander to work properly. With your FINEST grit of sandpaper on the drum and your drum turned OFF, take a flat edged board and slide it over the drum. The drum should be below the table. This ...
For the 18" drum, we recommend that you have a 1/4 HP motor. As far as speed is concerned, this is going to depend on what kind of drive system you have. If you are using Linkbelt and Balanced pulleys, your motor will be able to run faster and ...