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| Author: | giltzow [ Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:42 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Drum Sander information |
Hi All I have been using a Performax 10-20 drum sander and am going to replace it. I'm looking at a Performax 16-32 or a Grizzly 18" G0458. I would greatly appreciate any information or personal experiences that any of you have with these two Or if you have another preferrence please let me know - Thanks Mike |
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| Author: | Jim Kirby [ Sat Oct 02, 2010 4:51 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drum Sander information |
I like my Jet 16-32 (previously Performax). It has worked reliably, dust collection is good with a 1.5 HP, double bag Grizzly collector, and the feed belt has stayed on track. I have had to adjust the alignment of the drum on occasion. I don't know anything about the Grizzly, so this info is one-sided. |
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| Author: | MikeG [ Sat Oct 02, 2010 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drum Sander information |
I also like my Jet 16-32. I had to spend a little time initially adjusting the feed belt but once it was adjusted I haven't had to readjust it. The drum has stayed in alignment also. I like the auto feed speed on it, so if I set the speed too high it automatically slows it down. Mike |
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| Author: | giltzow [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 11:33 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drum Sander information |
Thanks Mike & Jim I appreciate you taking the time to answer. Looks like the Performax gets high marks - thanks - Mike |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 12:17 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Drum Sander information |
You know, for the money, there is no better thickness sander than the Jet/Performax series. I bet most would agree. You should be able to sell ur 10-20 in the classifieds quite easily. Is Brock still looking to trade? He wanted a 10-20 for a 16-32 he has! (d?) the Grizzly moves the table up and down VS the drum. |
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| Author: | Jody [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 5:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Drum Sander information |
My opinion is , the 16/32 works well, but the drawback is, if you are sanding a joined plate, and it is not perfectly flat , you can get a trough from the end of the drum, if the plate rises up there ( if the plate is wider than 16" ) ... I would definatly go for the 18" sander , Jody |
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| Author: | Mike OMelia [ Sun Oct 03, 2010 9:06 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Drum Sander information |
Oh yes, if not perfectly aligned, troughs are inevitable. But constantly flipping and reversing the order almost completely eliminates the problem. Technique with the drum sander is incredibly important. The alignment technique that I linked in the tutorial section is essential. I have built several harp guitar tops using a well aligned 10-20 and you cannot find troughs or gouges anywhere. |
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