Very informative, just the kind of things I need to know because I am about ready to build one. The stainless steel sheet on your table was priceless knowledge. thank you very much for sharing this. 12 years use and still going is testament to your design choices once again thank you very much.
Thanks for sharing. This is an - excellent - project and explanation of how you designed the sander and why you incorporated some features the way you did. I especially appreciate you mentioned the original distance in height from the drum to the level table. I have s specific production project at home in mind this cost effective sander will be perfect for. I'm sure I speak for all, we appreciate the time and effort put into making your videos. Thanks again for sharing.
I'm building one at the moment (from an old washing dryer, so motor, belt etc.are already in place) but it's the first time I saw this drum/sandpaper attachment. That makes life so much easier and cheaper over here as normal sandpaper sheets are available, but rolls have to be ordered somewhere on-line. So thanks for sharing, this video gave me a few ideas!
Kevin, I have asked and you have delverd. Much appreciated. And your reasoning behind it as well as problems. Purpose is also a relevant topic. Thanks!
You mentioned the surface quality; do you think this would be a good machine to build to flatten glued up rings for segmented turnings, or would your open ended be better for that application?
I prefer the closed end for that kind of thing. The open end goes out of adjustment too much and it's really difficult to get it dialed in parallel. The newer machines have a better system for doing that though.
FIRST!!!!!!!! Excellent video Kevin. I have a homemade drumsander that is powered by my Shopshith, and I have been wanting to get the bed assembly to a more precise and user friendly state. It works for my needs now, but I am pleased that you really explained your build and described the components. This information helps me immensely and I will be headed out to the shop soon to complete my bed assy for my sander. Again, Great info and video! Kevin
The reasons for it producing low quality results.... What specifically is the reason for that? Is it the MDF segmented drum? You mention truing it up at the end - does that not improve it?
Part of it is that the surface quality of any drum sander isn't that great to begin with. Wide belt sanders do much better. Mostly with mine it's that it's difficult to maintain a constant feed rate doing it by hand. Particularly when taking a very light pass, as you would with the finer grits. It's easier when you have more resistance against you, but if you take a heavier pass with the fine paper you'll wear it out in no time.
@@krtwood the table up and down as circle，the screw can set the same thickness for every round？ how to measure the space between table and drum sander for target thickness ，thank you
@@GuoShushan You're usually measuring the stock, not how the sander is set. It only removes a tiny amount so you set it based on the thickness of what you have and then check the results as you go if you need a specific thickness.
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I've watched a lot of diy drum sander videos and this one is the best so far. Tons of useful info. Thank you for your work.
Very informative, just the kind of things I need to know because I am about ready to build one. The stainless steel sheet on your table was priceless knowledge. thank you very much for sharing this. 12 years use and still going is testament to your design choices once again thank you very much.
I looked at many designs but this one is so good... You gave valuable information on key point when making the drum sander. Thank you very much!
Thanks for the video. I found it very interesting and appreciated your dialog explaining the how and whys of it's construction!
Thanks for sharing. This is an - excellent - project and explanation of how you designed the sander and why you incorporated some features the way you did. I especially appreciate you mentioned the original distance in height from the drum to the level table. I have s specific production project at home in mind this cost effective sander will be perfect for. I'm sure I speak for all, we appreciate the time and effort put into making your videos. Thanks again for sharing.
I'm building one at the moment (from an old washing dryer, so motor, belt etc.are already in place) but it's the first time I saw this drum/sandpaper attachment. That makes life so much easier and cheaper over here as normal sandpaper sheets are available, but rolls have to be ordered somewhere on-line. So thanks for sharing, this video gave me a few ideas!
That is a cool machine. I love the simplicity of the design.
wow amazing, I will change my drumsander like this, often I need two grids of sand paper for the sandpaper process, thanks bro
Kevin, I have asked and you have delverd. Much appreciated. And your reasoning behind it as well as problems. Purpose is also a relevant topic. Thanks!
Great setup and design. I especially like the idea of having two grits of sandpaper. Thanks so much for explaining and sharing...
Its always interesting to hear about the engineering involved with building your own shop tools. Very clever!
Very nice and compact machine, exactly what I need, thanks for showing this.
I like the dual grit setup. I'm thinking of making one. Thank you.
Well, I just learned a LOT.
gracias!!!
saludos desde Argentina
Very interesting project. Thanks for sharing !
Thanks for sharing and explaining !
You mentioned the surface quality; do you think this would be a good machine to build to flatten glued up rings for segmented turnings, or would your open ended be better for that application?
I prefer the closed end for that kind of thing. The open end goes out of adjustment too much and it's really difficult to get it dialed in parallel. The newer machines have a better system for doing that though.
Interesting!
FIRST!!!!!!!!
Excellent video Kevin.
I have a homemade drumsander that is powered by my Shopshith, and I have been wanting to get the bed assembly to a more precise and user friendly state. It works for my needs now, but I am pleased that you really explained your build and described the components. This information helps me immensely and I will be headed out to the shop soon to complete my bed assy for my sander.
Again, Great info and video!
Kevin
@@tylergarza8695 i am that guy!!!!!!!!!!!! :) :) have a nice day!!!!!!!!
Cool, glad it was helpful.
@@krtwood very helpful!!! :)
The reasons for it producing low quality results.... What specifically is the reason for that? Is it the MDF segmented drum? You mention truing it up at the end - does that not improve it?
Part of it is that the surface quality of any drum sander isn't that great to begin with. Wide belt sanders do much better. Mostly with mine it's that it's difficult to maintain a constant feed rate doing it by hand. Particularly when taking a very light pass, as you would with the finer grits. It's easier when you have more resistance against you, but if you take a heavier pass with the fine paper you'll wear it out in no time.
Nice. Do you have plans for this?
No, just the measurements on the side panel that I put in the video.
Muy Buen trabajo.
OLA EXCELENTE. PROJETO SIMPLES MAS MUITO PRATICO OK.
I just picked up a used Delta 18-36 for $375, I think if I would of saw this design for a diy one, I might have built one first.
Unless there's something wrong with the Delta I'd go that way.
@@krtwood Well, there wasn't really, until I dropped it unloading it out the back of my pickup.
Oops.
how to adjust for accurate thickness
The screw at the front.
@@krtwood the table up and down as circle，the screw can set the same thickness for every round？ how to measure the space between table and drum sander
for target thickness ，thank you
@@GuoShushan You're usually measuring the stock, not how the sander is set. It only removes a tiny amount so you set it based on the thickness of what you have and then check the results as you go if you need a specific thickness.
@@krtwood so it always need some scrap test first ，the scrap can be thickness templates
@@GuoShushan No, I just set the table so that the stock barely touches the drum while it's off first.
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Can we built this sander with 20 inch drum??
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