So I've been waining back and forth as I save up for a drum sander and I was certain this was the path I was headed down, but then a month goes by and I start questioning my decision. I don't have a Jointer, but I do have the nice DeWalt planer. It of course leaves snipe so depending on the project there are times when i just want to skim the surface before finish sanding. Seems like the perfect fit. But then, what about parallel sides if i need it? Wouldn't the traditional drum sander be better for that? And why aren't there videos all over the place on this machine if it's as great and versatile as it seems to be? Thanks for listening. Hope to hear back from you. Enjoyed the video btw. Cheers.
It would be nice to have a drum sander as well. We like the Flatmaster for our small shop so we can also use it as a workbench. As mentioned in the video we use it mainly for our first sanding run, it really saves us a lot of time with our sanding process. I think it really comes down to what you plan to use it for and the difference is that your typical overhead drum sander works more like a planer where the Flatmaster works like a jointer.
If you're more ambitious, you can get plans for a DIY drum sander which has a sander like this on the top, and other cool features like interchangeable drums (don't need to change paper). I haven't looked to see if there is a commercial version of this. A lot of people have made from these plans (linked below) and posted videos, seem to have good results. Main additions I have seen is rollers before and after the drum to press board against conveyor so it pulls better, and a disk sander (mounted on different axel for balance). I would also recommend 2 HP motor (mot much more money), and safety kill switches at the corners. Others have made a wood drum, but apparently they tend to swell and warp with humidity and temp. (he uses PVC pipe). When I build my workshop, I would like to build something similar but larger, and possibly add more since I would already have a motor and base (belt sander, remove cover and adjustable platform so can use drum from the side to sand small pieces). ua-cam.com/video/GgqINdJa9Ww/v-deo.html
I have built one myself but it is staright forward. Stockroom supply have a few videos about the Drum sander kit like this one => ua-cam.com/video/b3_MgeEBxd0/v-deo.html
The fence has a clamping system that you can adjust and tighten. I didn't show in this video as my table set up is in the way to clamp them on. Stockroomsupply has a video about their fences here: ua-cam.com/video/XZEf65w382s/v-deo.html
@@DustyWorkbench I have a small work area and I am going to build a work bench that I will incorporate a flatmaster. Thank you for your response and your great videos!
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So I've been waining back and forth as I save up for a drum sander and I was certain this was the path I was headed down, but then a month goes by and I start questioning my decision. I don't have a Jointer, but I do have the nice DeWalt planer. It of course leaves snipe so depending on the project there are times when i just want to skim the surface before finish sanding. Seems like the perfect fit. But then, what about parallel sides if i need it? Wouldn't the traditional drum sander be better for that? And why aren't there videos all over the place on this machine if it's as great and versatile as it seems to be? Thanks for listening. Hope to hear back from you. Enjoyed the video btw. Cheers.
It would be nice to have a drum sander as well. We like the Flatmaster for our small shop so we can also use it as a workbench. As mentioned in the video we use it mainly for our first sanding run, it really saves us a lot of time with our sanding process. I think it really comes down to what you plan to use it for and the difference is that your typical overhead drum sander works more like a planer where the Flatmaster works like a jointer.
If you're more ambitious, you can get plans for a DIY drum sander which has a sander like this on the top, and other cool features like interchangeable drums (don't need to change paper). I haven't looked to see if there is a commercial version of this. A lot of people have made from these plans (linked below) and posted videos, seem to have good results.
Main additions I have seen is rollers before and after the drum to press board against conveyor so it pulls better, and a disk sander (mounted on different axel for balance). I would also recommend 2 HP motor (mot much more money), and safety kill switches at the corners. Others have made a wood drum, but apparently they tend to swell and warp with humidity and temp. (he uses PVC pipe).
When I build my workshop, I would like to build something similar but larger, and possibly add more since I would already have a motor and base (belt sander, remove cover and adjustable platform so can use drum from the side to sand small pieces).
ua-cam.com/video/GgqINdJa9Ww/v-deo.html
Im waiting for this video, thanks man!
Hope you like it and answers some of your questions.
Ok, how do I make one? The dust collection looks great too
I have built one myself but it is staright forward. Stockroom supply have a few videos about the Drum sander kit like this one => ua-cam.com/video/b3_MgeEBxd0/v-deo.html
Where can I find a 30" unit? All I see online are 18" and 24" wide units? Thanks in advance!
It doesn't look like they are available anymore :(
How do you tighten the fence?
The fence has a clamping system that you can adjust and tighten. I didn't show in this video as my table set up is in the way to clamp them on. Stockroomsupply has a video about their fences here: ua-cam.com/video/XZEf65w382s/v-deo.html
@@DustyWorkbench I have a small work area and I am going to build a work bench that I will incorporate a flatmaster. Thank you for your response and your great videos!