They leave the surface flat and sanded but are slow and fussy about how you treat them.. A wide belt is an amazing machine.. Way more power.. The downside to a wide belt is big electricity requirements.. Phase conversion is common.. Compressed air is needed and you need capable dust collection.. Its a commitment. If you have the funds, power and space I would go with a belt.
I am limited on space and so went with a medium sized Supermax Tools drum machine. One thing I will say for the model is that they must have made some drastic improvements in the approach to abrasives changing.
I can swap grits in around 5 minutes without rushing the process. I am not inclined to skip grits or fail to change grits when appropriate since it is so easy. Dust collection is great even with my 2HP cyclone located clear across the shop. Despite concerns about the single sided design in general, the machine is massively scaled for its capacity and performs flawlessly. Thank you all for your advice steering me to a wide belt sander. One question about the open sided wide belt sander. Is there any problem getting a uniform surface when sending the board through twice to get both sides of the face sanded?
Originally Posted by Mike Hollingsworth. I upgraded to the shop fox 20" with a motorized elevation after my back couldn't take the bending over anymore.
Touch of a button takes it up. I feel it's the ultimate homeowner machine. Join Date Dec Posts 4, Originally Posted by Dave Zellers. Man, now I know I'm getting old when a 6 thousand dollar machine is called a homeowner machine. Are you referring to this? I think for hobbyist work and if you dont use the sander as a planer, you should be ok with the drum sander.
I have a small one man workshop geared up for light production work, I am still trying to justify buying a single belt 25" x 75" sander with platen, because its not just the sander, it also meant that I need to upgrade my electrical from single phase to 3 phase phase converter not enough , upgrade of my current dust extraction system, proper ducting and redesign of the workshop layout I ordered a open end wide belt sander but it doesnt have a platen so I changed my mind and not getting it.
Carpenters and joiners use it extensively to level table tops, rough wood planks, dressers, etc… This belt sander is also considered excellent for scraping, while the stationary or bench version is useful for sanding smaller workpieces.
Of course, all are good, but they have their cons, like the disc sander, the combined belt, the oscillating spindle sander, the orbital sander, among many others. Do not forget to be very careful when using these power tools, and always remember to wear appropriate protective clothing, and above all, have fun! Thanks for reading! Home Inspiration. Photo by Dominik Scythe on Unsplash. Its Uses and Cons What Now? Drum Sander — via woodmagazine. Wide belt sander woodworking — via sparksbelting.
Two significant facts you should consider in using a drum sander. The sandpaper grit and the speed of the drum. You need to follow the grain for a satisfying finish.
Usually, drum sander can be the prior choice for a floor with damages, cupping, etc. In a line, a drum sander is an excellent choice for professionals. Yet you can use it well by doing practice. A belt sander is an excellent tool to remove a significant amount of materials faster, like the drum sander.
It is convenient in size. You may find a belt sander in either handheld portable size or benchtop mounted. If you want to work with tough corners, small crevices, a handheld belt sander is a good selection. It gives you flexibility, as you can move it anywhere. A benchtop mounted device gives you sufficient control over the target material. However, a belt sander is good for sanding and leveling the rough surface with free movements of the device. The linear sanding action provides good results while working with coarse grits.
This ideal sander is suitable for any person. You can flatten the uneven surface or scribe the countertops. You just need to change the belt frequently. A belt sander has a fully looped sanding belt. It fits the sander housing.
You need to slide a belt with less wide than drum sander around the two wheels. When you turn on the machine, an electric motor spins this belt. The movement of the belt is in forwarding motion. Drum sanders put heavy pressure on the surface.
So, you need to clean the surface first before you switch on the device. Remove everything from the floor. Also, clean all the nails, cracks, gaps to avoid damages on the hardwood floors. Wear safety gear to protect your eyes, nose, and mouth. There will be lots of dust while sanding the floor.
Remember, you should keep the floor out of sawdust every time you sand. Usually, two conventional methods are available for using a drum sander. When you turn the device on and off, you need to tilt it.
There is a lot of chance to damage the flooring. The second method is to use the sander diagonally. You start sanding from one corner to the opposite one. Turning around and then going backward — this is how you move the running drum sander.
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