What Grit do you use on the larger Drum Sanders

[Mike Mortenson]

I am about ready to purchase a new 38" Woodmaster Drum sander. Can anyone tell me what grits seem to work best on these larger drum sanders? I am thinking 3 different grits should be enough?

[Bob Reda]

I use 80 and 120 grits

[Jim Hager]

Yup, me too. 80 on the first drum and 120 on the second. I've actually never tried anything else but that cleans everything up nicely for using a ros.

[Mitchell Andrus]

120 on the front, 180 on the rear. Light passes. I've got the Powermatic 2 x 25".

[Mark Singer]

I am a little different...I use 80 and then 120...oh that the same isn't it:confused:

[Chris Rosenberger]

I use only 150 on my 38" Woodmaster.

[Mike Mortenson]

Thanks for the info guys. I think i will be making a trip up to Woodmaster to see the machine run. Maybe I can tell more by seeing it work and what the grits actually do. I still would love to hear what others think. Keep te replys coming.

[J.R. Rutter]

I use 120 - 180 on my 36" Extrema. 150 ROS cleans it up nicely.

[Jim Tobias]

I use 120 and 180 (split half and half on either side of my Woodmaster 38"0. I have the single drum model. I have used a 180/220 combination when I am in a particularly lazy (read non sanding ) mood.

Works fine.

Jim

[lou sansone]

120 grit on my wide belt as well
lou

[Steve Clardy]

80-100.....

[Bailey John]

another vote for 80 grit on my Pmax 16-32