Almost two years ago I got a good deal on a Performax 16-32. I'm just a hobbyist but hate sanding so thought a drum sander would be a great addition to my shop. I really don't use it hardly at all. Especially now, since I bought two Festool 6" sanders (rotex & ets 150/3 eq).
For example, I just finished 14 solid oak drawer fronts this weekend and my first choice would be to use the 6" sanders and not the drum sander. I don't have a lot of experience with the drum sander but I expected to be able to put lumber through it and be done. That hasn't been the case - I still need to use a hand held sander to take the small ridges left by the drum sander.
I'm I alone with this experience - missing something - or maybe drum sanders are better suited for production shops?
Mike