36" Drum Sander, Attaching Paper

[Tim McCarthy]

Hi All,
I've purchased and reactivated an old Kuster drum sander. It's got 2 six inch, smooth aluminum drums and I'm having some difficulty keeping the paper tight. Somewhere, in a post from long ago, someone mentioned putting a coat of shellac on the drums. I was thinking of going with a coat of rubber cement and letting it dry thoroughly before putting the paper on. Anyone out there ever try this? Thoughts?

I don't relish the idea of switching to velcro due to cost but primarily due to the spongy effect.

Thanks,

Tim

[John Schweikert]

Read this thread: http://www.forestryforum.com/board/index.php?topic=51456.0

Some worth while info on how to wrap and tape the edges to hold the paper on.

[Rick Lizek]

One thing I've done in the past is put 1" filament packing tape on the ends. Did the trick. I don't care for velcro paper either. Best place for abrasive is www.industrialabrasives.com