Installing sandpaper on my 16-32 drum sander
I love my 16-32 Jet drum sander until I have to install sandpaper on the drum. I have trouble getting the paper tight and smooth over the whole drum with particular problems securing the end tail of the paper in the slot on the right side of the drum. I try to use the little tool supplied but it doesn't help. I use pre cut sandpaper.
Any tricks out there for making this install easier?
Thanks.
I don't feel as stoopid now
I'm not the only one who couldn't figure out how that 'tool' works. I bought bulk rolls from Industrial Abrasives in Reading, PA. Made a template from 1/4" ply the same width as the paper and tapered the same as the pre-cut stuff. Write the correct length on the template. Clamp the bulk strip abrasive side down, put the template on the smooth side and cut with a utility knife. Works fine. Oh, and if you err in length, err on the long side. DAMHIKT.