Brilliant! This is something I have often considered, in fact, Harbor Freight (in the US) has sanding drums for a drill press, but the side-load issue has always stopped me. I wonder if it might be easy to adapt this in such a way as to have an interchangeable top - one top to fit the sanding drums, and another with a grid top so you can use a palm sander on small parts and use the dust extractor for that? You could simply mount a piece of stock on the two mounting bolts and clamp it in a wood vise for use as a sanding extractor. You might need to make a cap to keep the dust out of the drum bearing, but some simple clamp clips on each side would seal the two tops down securely.
After you uploaded this video i decided to make some of these myself, they worked great, after using them for a good few weeks the only issue I had is that where the sandpaper creases they have a slight lip/bump that always clogs up with sawdust and give that worn sandpaper impression, burnt smell and and increasing roughness while using them, i recently made a new one where i use sanding belts glued into a sleeve/barrel shape and the core expands to grip them, I made a video about it if you wanna check it out.
Hi Cliff I used 10mm threaded Bar for the sanding shaft so I just used bearings with an inside dia of 10mm and works great. Hope that helps. Cheers Anth
Hi Carl I run a high volume low pressure system which is bolted to the wall running 4 inch ducting to blast gates. And if I need to reduce down from 4 inch I'll reduce as close to the tool as possible. I've tried shop vacs but they are no way as efficient as high volume low pressure systems. Hope that helps.
Hi the sand paper just peels off. Just remember inert the sand paper into the groove first and using spray adhesive to adhere the sand paper around the drum. Hope that helps.
One question for you Anth. Do you reckon the dust extraction, as you have it set up there, would be in any way improved with the addition of a grid of small holes drilled say in a donut fashion in the table around the drum??
Hi, Yes I think it would help but only if your using high volume extractor. A small vacuum is better suited or the way I have it set up. Hopefully that helps out. Cheers Anth
Very well done and only just getting to working with wood i am learning and enjoying your videos as my late dad said you are never to old to learn
Cheers Cliff much appriciated
Anth
Sin process of getting one made. Your video has made my life so much easier . Thanks
Very good mate. Obviously, a lot of thought has gone into the project.
Thanks it was quite a project but turned out well.
Another Excellent Video By putting a bearing in the bottom of the table to support the drum sander is just brilliant well done
Thank you so much for your input. Your support means a lot Cheers Anthony
Thank you so much for your input. Your support means a lot Cheers Anthony
Thank you so much Albert
Great contribution mate! The only one bearing idea for.multiple drums rocks 👍👏
Thanks for the comment 👍 the bearing is still holding well and works a treat.
@@AnthWood Excellent workmanship. My Compliments, Sir. And your accent sounds like you might be from Liverpool. Am I right?
Just brilliant!
Love all your ideas.
Thanks so much 😊 Cheers Anth
Brilliant! This is something I have often considered, in fact, Harbor Freight (in the US) has sanding drums for a drill press, but the side-load issue has always stopped me.
I wonder if it might be easy to adapt this in such a way as to have an interchangeable top - one top to fit the sanding drums, and another with a grid top so you can use a palm sander on small parts and use the dust extractor for that? You could simply mount a piece of stock on the two mounting bolts and clamp it in a wood vise for use as a sanding extractor. You might need to make a cap to keep the dust out of the drum bearing, but some simple clamp clips on each side would seal the two tops down securely.
Thank you for the comment. That's a great idea the drum bearing is sealed so no chance of dust getting into it.
After you uploaded this video i decided to make some of these myself, they worked great, after using them for a good few weeks the only issue I had is that where the sandpaper creases they have a slight lip/bump that always clogs up with sawdust and give that worn sandpaper impression, burnt smell and and increasing roughness while using them, i recently made a new one where i use sanding belts glued into a sleeve/barrel shape and the core expands to grip them, I made a video about it if you wanna check it out.
+vwluis Excellent idea i will check your video out im always interested in new ways to improve. Thank you for sharing.
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brilliant video just what i need
Well done! Thanks for the time and great visuals!
Much appreciated! Thank you so much.
Cheers Anth
Very Good. Congratulations.
Thank you very much! Cheers Anth
Big likes my friend. Always thumbs up for your lovely videos. I enjoyed watching 6
Thank you So much for the support
Antony, top drawer, thanks for sharing...........i'm off to my workshop to make the same jig !!
Thanks Matthew your very welcome.
Brilliant Project Anthony keep it up
+annie wood Thank you so much Annie your support means alot.
Great video mate!
Cheers Theron much appreciated.
I am now starting to cut some ply for this bit not sure what size the bearing holding block of wood is many thanks Anth Wood
Hi Cliff I used 10mm threaded Bar for the sanding shaft so I just used bearings with an inside dia of 10mm and works great. Hope that helps.
Cheers Anth
@@AnthWood sorry if i wasn't clear enough but it was the timber block size that you put the bearing in that i wasn't sure about
@@cliffsaville2276 ah right now I understand. The block height was about 25mm below the top to allow for vacuum airflow for dust extraction.
nice work
Thank you for your compliment. Cheers Anth
Hi anth you did a fantasic job building that drum sander.Mite make one my self.
Thank you so much Shane
Awesome
Thanks Antony excellent job love it I’m definitely going to make the same, liked & subbed, great workshop thanks for sharing 👍🏼
Thank you so much Mark always looking and thinking of new ideas to make my shop so much better.
Fantastic and now I have to try and make it
Great stuff i hope i can make it
Hi Brien if you get stuck let me know and I'll try and help out best I can.
Great project Anthony, I’ll be doing the same.
What’s your extraction set up like out of interest?
Hi Carl I run a high volume low pressure system which is bolted to the wall running 4 inch ducting to blast gates. And if I need to reduce down from 4 inch I'll reduce as close to the tool as possible. I've tried shop vacs but they are no way as efficient as high volume low pressure systems. Hope that helps.
Great job. Wanting to makecsomething similar. Subscribed 👍
Thank you so much pleased the video has helped you out.
How easy is it to change the sand paper?
Hi the sand paper just peels off. Just remember inert the sand paper into the groove first and using spray adhesive to adhere the sand paper around the drum. Hope that helps.
@@AnthWood Great help, thank you. About to start my project following your ideas.
One question for you Anth. Do you reckon the dust extraction, as you have it set up there, would be in any way improved with the addition of a grid of small holes drilled say in a donut fashion in the table around the drum??
Hi, Yes I think it would help but only if your using high volume extractor. A small vacuum is better suited or the way I have it set up. Hopefully that helps out. Cheers Anth
Thank you, Sir!
Your welcome Thank you
Nice job👍
+Richard Dunn Thankyou so much Richard
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