Steve Gardner
04-16-2016, 10:42 AM
I am converting a 6" joiner planer into a drum sander. The existing motor is a 2 hp 20,000 rpm. My plan is to gear down with pulleys to give my 6 inch wide by 4" diameter drum a speed of about 1800 rpms give or take. I thought I would check in here before I go any further to see if my motor application will work and if my thoughts on drum size are ok. I will be grinding thin 2" wide laminations to make archery bows, thinnest about .050 and heaviest maybe .200 thick. Accuracy within a few thousands is needed. I am also undecided if I should be using a laminated wood drum or a metal drum. Suggestions welcome.
Thanks in advance, Steve
Thanks in advance, Steve