That looks cool!
Is that crank (nicely made I might add) on the right to crank the feed?
I don't think I've seen a feed on a home-made job.
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| Author: | Scott A [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:36 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Another Drum sander |
I'm trying to figure out how to upload pics so I thought I'd post my drum sander. It has a 24" aluminum drum, the conveyor is a 100 grit sanding belt the motor failed so I hand crank it for now. It has Acme screws to set the thickness, it goes from around 2" to 0". It took me weeks to build and I have know idea how much it cost me, I don't want to know. I'm very happy with the performance. Scott |
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| Author: | alan stassforth [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 6:54 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Drum sander |
That looks cool! Is that crank (nicely made I might add) on the right to crank the feed? I don't think I've seen a feed on a home-made job.
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| Author: | PaulK [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:19 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Drum sander |
Nice work Scott. I like your hight adjustment, a screw on each side is much better than the one in the middle. Paul |
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| Author: | Link Van Cleave [ Wed Apr 13, 2011 10:30 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Drum sander |
Very cool. Nice job. L. |
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| Author: | JasonMoe [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 12:41 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Drum sander |
You used an aluminum drum instead of wood. I was wondering how you get the drum on the pillow blocks and square to the table. I like the double hole sawdust port and the larger size to handle a glued top. I need to make one of these myself this summer. How much horsepower do you think would be best? A feed table would be nice too, put a hot dog roller machine under it or something.  Jason
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| Author: | Scott A [ Thu Apr 14, 2011 7:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Another Drum sander |
Thanks guys, Yep, that's a hand crank on the end, It works okay. I don't have any funds for a new motor. The Aluminum tube is centered on a 5/8 shaft with wood disks inside, It's powered by a 1hp motor. The Acme screws on each side allowed me fine tune the conveyor table to be square with the drum. The dual exhaust ports work great, almost dust free. Scott |
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