I'll second the 10-20. I expect Hesh to chime in too. He is a big fan of the 10-20. Not a lot of space needed since it sits on your bench. I love it.
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| Author: | don m [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 4:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Which drum sander? |
I am finally going to break down, & buy a drum sander. I can get the new Delta (31-260X), or the Jet (16-32) for roughly the same price. My local tool dealer highly recommends the Delta, but I seem to recall reading somewhere (or, I may have heard it) that for making guitars, the Jet is a better choice. Space is an issue, & I don't feel like making one. Any guidance would be greatly appreciated......don |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 5:33 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I went through the same process and finally bought a Jet 10-20 4 months ago. I also have limited space and so far I'm really glad I went ahead and got it. It's a huge improvement over the Wagner safety planer, a hand plane, and a ROS. A larger sander is probably better if you have the room, of course. |
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| Author: | sdsollod [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I'll second the 10-20. I expect Hesh to chime in too. He is a big fan of the 10-20. Not a lot of space needed since it sits on your bench. I love it.
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| Author: | Fred Tellier [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 6:21 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I bought a used 18x36 Delta ( older model ) and have no issues with it and at $500 it was really a good deal. Get some 40 or 60 grit paper for what ever you buy if you are going to use it to remove a lot of stock, 80 grit will load up real bad, I ruined my 1st 80 grit belt sanding my 1st set of cocobolo, I did the second set of cocobolo and P@ul's bubinga on a 60 grit belt and it is still going strong. Leave a little stock and finish with 120. The nice thing about 18" is a joined top or back can be ran straight through. As for space it only uses extra space when sanding and can be pushed against the wall or in a corner for storage. Fred |
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| Author: | woody b [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I've got a 10-20, and like other I really like it, and have limited space. |
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| Author: | JJ Donohue [ Fri Aug 14, 2009 7:43 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I've been using a used Performax 22-44 (Zootman's old unit) for a year now and don't know how I ever lived without one. It's capable of handling anything that instrument making could ever throw at it, including fully joined plates in one pass over the full width. It's on a wheeled cart and can be moved away when not in use. My advice...get the widest sander you have room for and can afford. |
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| Author: | Chuck [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 10:43 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I just recently bought a used Performax 16 32 Plus. So are I am really happy with it. I had the 10 20 and it seemed to do just fine also. I got the larger one because I need to build some storage units and the width will be way beyond the 10 20 plus. Chuck |
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| Author: | MRS [ Sat Aug 15, 2009 5:26 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I have a performax 10/20. Its is identical to the jet and made by them. Its great little machine. Heavy little sucker though. |
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| Author: | Robbie_McD [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 10:26 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I have just hooked up my 26" Steel City monster - with dual drums it can do 80 and 120 in a single pass. I picked it up used for a fraction of the new price  Thicknessed my first back yesterday - works like a charm! 
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| Author: | Corky Long [ Sun Aug 16, 2009 12:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
Another vote for the Jet 10/20 (my version is the 10/20 Plus - not sure what that signifies) The only caveat is that changing paper's a little tricky. But once you get the hang of it it's not too tough. Good performance, good price. |
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| Author: | Mark Groza [ Mon Aug 17, 2009 7:51 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Which drum sander? |
I went with the Delta 18/36 and glad i did.It does anything asked of it and i like the fact that it was made in the USA.It does full size dreadnaught top and back plates with great precision. |
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