I came in last Sunday from the garage and mentioned that I had about 6 panels to sand and a drum sander would sure be nice...Beasty looked at me and said, enough whining lets go get you one...well....when the time is right, go fer it.

I had been looking for used with out any luck and had a friend checking on a discount but when Beasty says now...its time.
Besides I need one asap...

Found the best price locally at Rockler and a phone call to Rockler and off we went.
Unfortunately to get the $999 special I had to order one, Jet has a no shipping charge special, so I get it shipped free and in a bout a week or so I'll be the proud owner of a 22-44 Jet drum sander.

Nic had posted a good place for sandpaper, but any tips on running this thing?
Maybe what assortment/types of sandpaper to buy and...?

I know I'm suppose to use a dust collector on it and not to over stress it, and also that not to use it like a plane, but I figure there's probably a bit more to this thing.

Stash fund run out before we got to the outfeed tables, but I might see what it'd take to make a set or get them later, thinking they would be a good idea.

Al