Charles Trout
10-17-2008, 9:12 AM
I decided to pick up a sanding drum kit for my drill press for edge sanding contours for an adirondack chair I'm making.
I wanted to get the sleeveless kind so I didn't have to buy and store sanding drums. I found the kit I wanted on Amazon, selling from Peachtrees store. At $60, it seemed expensive but I've ordered from them before and was happy with the quality. Also, the Amazon store link claimed "Made in USA".
Later, when I was home I made the purchase using Peachtree's website.
Yesterday, I recieved the packages. Opened the drums and, while inspecting them I turned the key to "unlock" the sandpaper. The mechanism seemed kind of cheap, so I turned the key to lock it. And then it cracked!
Here's proof:
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You can see the little crack near the locking mechanism. I certainly didn't force it. I wonder what kind of cheap-o material this thing is made out of.
I decided to put the whole project on hold and send it back. That's when I noticed on the box, Made in Taiwan. Now, Peachtree's website doesn't claim they are made in the USA, just the Amazon site.
For $60 I really expected something much better quality.
I called Peachtree and she assured me a return wouldn't be a problem. I'm considering calling back and asking for a refund on all my shipping charges as well.
Whew. That's a long story.
Finally, can anyone recommend a good drum sanding kit for my drill press? I'm half tempted to just buy the cheapest thing on ebay as a throw-away...but I would rather have something that will last.
Thanks.
I wanted to get the sleeveless kind so I didn't have to buy and store sanding drums. I found the kit I wanted on Amazon, selling from Peachtrees store. At $60, it seemed expensive but I've ordered from them before and was happy with the quality. Also, the Amazon store link claimed "Made in USA".
Later, when I was home I made the purchase using Peachtree's website.
Yesterday, I recieved the packages. Opened the drums and, while inspecting them I turned the key to "unlock" the sandpaper. The mechanism seemed kind of cheap, so I turned the key to lock it. And then it cracked!
Here's proof:
98794
You can see the little crack near the locking mechanism. I certainly didn't force it. I wonder what kind of cheap-o material this thing is made out of.
I decided to put the whole project on hold and send it back. That's when I noticed on the box, Made in Taiwan. Now, Peachtree's website doesn't claim they are made in the USA, just the Amazon site.
For $60 I really expected something much better quality.
I called Peachtree and she assured me a return wouldn't be a problem. I'm considering calling back and asking for a refund on all my shipping charges as well.
Whew. That's a long story.
Finally, can anyone recommend a good drum sanding kit for my drill press? I'm half tempted to just buy the cheapest thing on ebay as a throw-away...but I would rather have something that will last.
Thanks.