Craftsman Professional 18 in. Drum Sander with Dust Collection System Reviews


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3.75 of 5
(by 4 reviewers)
Rating Summary | 75% of reviewers recommend (3 out of 4)

Most Helpful Favorable Review

Drum Sander

Solid piece of equipment. Seems to bog down a bit on wide sanding jobs when you try to take a little too much off. Replacement of the sanding belt is cumbersome. Does nice work, very reasonable in price and the 18" wide (to 36") is good. I put it on a mobile base using a generic type with wood rails... read full review »
Posted on Jul 20, 2007
Most Helpful Critical Review

Burned sanding wrap

I have not been able to figure out how to keep the sanding wrap from getting burned spots. Especially on the finer grit sanding warps. However, I have had this problem all all grit warps. I take a minimum amount of material each pass and it still will eventually burn. I am using only hardwoods. What... read full review »
Posted on Feb 25, 2008
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Recommend with small reservations

This unit does its job and does so very well. It has made an immense difference in the speed and accuracy of my work as a Luthier (crafter of stringed musical instruments). There are plenty of adjustment points for feed-belt tracking/tension, feed speed, depth of cut, etc. As long as one does not attempt to remove too much material at once, but makes several lighter passes, it provides very fine control over the dimensioning of the stock. I have used it to great effect in preparing stock for edge joinery of larger plates (such as music instrument soundboards & backs, cabinet panels, etc.) NOTE:... read full review »
Posted on Nov 30, 2007

Not bad...

After having it for a couple of months, it does do what it is suppose to, but I am disappointed with the stand that had to be welded just to hold the weight of it. It seemed to be alot more heavier than 198lbs. and no one seems to make a 18 x 36 (best meas. I can recall) mobile base.
Posted on Jul 18, 2007

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