Robert Wolf
10-25-2016, 7:59 PM
I just purchased a second hand 16-32 drum sander. Im looking for some advice on what brand paper rolls and feed belt to use.
Id rather hear from people that use their drum sander on an everyday basis for hours at a time. In particular, what type of grit do you use/brand. My objective is to feed my stock from the planer to the drum sander with minimal hand sanding involved.
I have a Dewalt 735dx which leaves a fairly decent surface.
Would using a 120-150 grit belt be sufficient for most finishes. This grit seems to be fine for my oscillating belt sander in most cases.
I would rather avoid using a 220 belt to sand off the planer for fear it would gum up to quickly, but if i am mistaken please let me know.
This recommendation would also need to include media type. Whether garnet, aluminum oxide or Zirconia
Wood species would vary in hardness from Cypress heartwood to Black Walnut and sometimes Curly or hard maple.
I will be sanding panels and thin flat stock.
Thanks,
Added:
This Paper seems to be a high quality.
https://www.fintechabrasives.com/sandpaper-rolls/zirconia-drum-sanding-rolls
Id rather hear from people that use their drum sander on an everyday basis for hours at a time. In particular, what type of grit do you use/brand. My objective is to feed my stock from the planer to the drum sander with minimal hand sanding involved.
I have a Dewalt 735dx which leaves a fairly decent surface.
Would using a 120-150 grit belt be sufficient for most finishes. This grit seems to be fine for my oscillating belt sander in most cases.
I would rather avoid using a 220 belt to sand off the planer for fear it would gum up to quickly, but if i am mistaken please let me know.
This recommendation would also need to include media type. Whether garnet, aluminum oxide or Zirconia
Wood species would vary in hardness from Cypress heartwood to Black Walnut and sometimes Curly or hard maple.
I will be sanding panels and thin flat stock.
Thanks,
Added:
This Paper seems to be a high quality.
https://www.fintechabrasives.com/sandpaper-rolls/zirconia-drum-sanding-rolls