Drum Sander on Drill Press

[Joe Hollis]

Hello,

I did about 15 minutes in total of sanding, using a 3" diameter drum sander mounted on my drill press.

After changing the two belts to drill a hole after the sanding was done, there appears to be a noise I have not heard before from my drill press (basic off-shore bench top model).

Is it possible that after brief use of a drum sander (never used it before) any damage could have been done to the drill press?

Thanks,

Joe

[Matt Day]

Doubtful any damage was done.

Where is the noise coming from?

Are the belts tightened and things locked in place?

[Bill Dufour]

The arbor may have come loose from the spindle due to side loading. But that would fall out not rattle around and make noise.
Bill D.