The paper keeps flying off the drum. What should I do?
Flatmaster or Drum Sander - The paper keeps flying off the drum...what should I do?
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 you do this and your paper still comes off, you may want to double check to see that your drum is below the table. Another reason the paper should be coming off is simply because it is worn out. You can generally take each piece on and off 20-30 times. The paper has also been known to come off whent he drum is running too fast. 18" drums should have a motor running at 1725 RPM (the balanced drive system will cause the speed to encrease to 2250 RPM). the 24" and 30" drums require a 1/2 HP motor running 1725 RPM. Under NO circumstances should the 24" or 30" drums run any faster.
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
When you want to change the depth of cut of your sander, it's as simple as changing the grit. If you want to cut more, put on a coarser grit. If you want to cut less, put on a finer grit. The grits available range from 60-1500g.
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 ...