Now thats something I sure could use, pity I dont have an old motor at home.

 

Brett

Hello Brett,

An old washing machine motor will work.  Just have to make sure your pully ratio are enough to get you up to the desired speed.  The motor I used was rated at 1 hp at 1750rpm.  Went with a 6" pully on the motor and a 4" on the drum.  gives me plenty of rpm for sanding.

 

Jim

ah, was just at Woodcrafter's yesterday, and they just had a delivery of a "General" double drum sander... something like a 36" wide cut space and will do as small as a 5" board.  It was only $1800.00.  Anyone got some extra cash laying around they can just 'give' me. 

Sounds great.  I'd love to see a picture of it if you get a chance.  The picture on the site looks metal.  It would be interesting to see what the wood version looks like.

 

RA

I will have a word to a ex-engineer at my scrollsaw meeting tomorrow and see what ideas he has

 

Brett

I've never ordered from this company, but try www.stockroomsupply.com  They are in Canada, but ship to the us.  Their prices are very reasonable on items and they have kits to make your own drum sander.  Hope this helps.  I do know they answer emails very fast.  Brad Doyle, Fairview Heights, IL

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From: gudrun45 This sander sounds extremely interesting and I'm trying to get my husband to consider building one. (He prepares all my scrolling wood with his planer, and the snipes are horrible.) Anyway, he thinks he's got a motor he could use, but he would like to know what you used for the drum. Thanks, Gudrun

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Hello Gudrun,

 

I used scrap oak I had laying around. You could use any hardwood or a mixture if needed.   Just make sure you can get at least a 4' rough circle out of it.  The thickness doesn't matter as long as you have enough to make the drum a minimum of 21&5/8" long.  Besure to drill the center out at exactly 3/4" before assembly.  You may want to dry fit before glueing everything up.  The plans are pretty simple to follow but if  you have any questions, e-mail me at [email protected] .  If any one would like to have a picture of the one I built just e-mail me and include in the subject line "drumsander picture"

 

Jim

Does anyone have any experience with a SAND-FLEE portable drum sander?

It was advertised in SCROLLSAW WORKSHOP Holiday 2005 issue.

I have the demo CD extolling it's virtues,. but I have reservations about

it's accuracy.  I called for pricing info but did not receive a reply.

Richard in Charleston, SC