Need help building sanding drum...

[Matt Benton]

I think I'm starting to question what I can do with a design like this. It looks as though it doesn't provide much more capability than a ROS, other than maybe edge sanding, and even then, it can't provide a straight edge for jointing.

As a general cabinetmaker (as I someday hope to be), would I be better off building a traditional sander with a top-mounted drum?

Thanks again for all the replies.

[David Duke]

Matt, in my humble opinion (and take that for what its worth), I believe that you would get a better machine at or about the same price as you could build one. Not new maybe but if you take your time and look for a use one I would bet you could find a Performax 16/32 or even a 22/44 or equivilant for less than 500.00. You may just be wanting to build your on machine if that is the case go for it but if your wanting to do cabinet work instead just keep your eye out and I'm sure you will find something.

[Steve Mcmahon]

NOT MINE

http://cincinnati.craigslist.org/tls/427478885.html

Performax Sander - $450

Reply to: sale-427478885@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-09-20, 2:50PM EDT


This is a Performax 1632 plus sander about 5yrs old, includes caster set.
Has not been used more than 20-30hrs. In good condition.
For more info please email at skwarrington@fuse.net
Local pickup only

[Jim Kountz]

If everyone who responded would actually go watch the demo for the sander the OP is talking about you would understand why heat is NOT an issue for this machine and why PVC does in fact work for it. This is nothing like your regular drum sanders. It really doesnt do what a standard drum sander does, nor the way a standard drum sander does it. That being said I do agree with the folks who suggested searching for a used or reasonable priced drum sander for the OP's intended use.