I clearly need to rework my workflow. I have a number of Sapele boards that are 4/4 and need to be worked down to 3/4" in order to build a cabinet. Clearly the jointer and planer can take off the most wood the quickest, but I planed the first board too close to final dimensions, and didn't leave myself the ability to work up from 80 to 120 to 150 grit on the drum sander as the wood's dimensions had already reached 3/4".
Second attempt I jointed and planed to about .825", and then worked up through the grits on the drum sander, but it took many passes.
How close to final thickness do people joint and plane their wood before using a drum sander?
Any other hints to make the workflow more efficient?