RussianRouter
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Sifting through ebay machine parts before and came across these bearings for holding the drum.
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UCP207-20-Pillow- ... 4a998997b2
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/UCP207-20-Pillow- ... 4a998997b2
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CroppyBoy1798
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Really wish I hadnt looked at this thread, now I want to make a drum sander......damn!! Another project to add to the list of projects! 
Anyway, the Aldi saws were mentioned and it occured to me that I have one of those saws sitting on a shelf in the shop collecting dust these past few years!
Had a look at the ratings, it says:
Power:
S1 750W
S2 30min 1000W
2950RPM
Then, I pulled it assunder, I've been contemplating chucking it out numerous times but always thought 'but what if I need a small saw for something', but all that ended tonight, its in 100 parts now, so, its either a drum sander or keep the motor and switch and chuck the rest!
Would that be adequate for such a drum sander? And, while I'm here, I was just wondering, what is the actual drum made of?
Anyway, the Aldi saws were mentioned and it occured to me that I have one of those saws sitting on a shelf in the shop collecting dust these past few years!
Had a look at the ratings, it says:
Power:
S1 750W
S2 30min 1000W
2950RPM
Then, I pulled it assunder, I've been contemplating chucking it out numerous times but always thought 'but what if I need a small saw for something', but all that ended tonight, its in 100 parts now, so, its either a drum sander or keep the motor and switch and chuck the rest!
Would that be adequate for such a drum sander? And, while I'm here, I was just wondering, what is the actual drum made of?
CroppyBoy1798
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Actually, disregard my last question, it seems the drum can be made up of numerous MDF or plywood rings glued and sandwiched together and then wrapped with self adhesive velcro.......simples! :wink:
A lenght of mild steel tubing, say 5" diameter or so (for a 12" drum) would do the job also I presume? With a rin cut and fitted into either end and perhaps one or two in the middle to support the shaft?
I'm going to make one of these I think, however as I'm very limited for space I'd have to make a bench top one that I can store when not in use. I was thinking of making the frame out of steel, 30mm box section or so and welted/bolting it together. Is there any disadvantage of using steel over timber? Would a timber frame absort some of the vibration etc better than a steel frame? It'll be bolted to a workbench when I'm using it so I cant see it being a problem.
Here's a few links that I found helpful!
http://www.rockslide.org/drum%20sander.html (plenty of WIP pics!)
http://www.areddy.net/wood/tools.html
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/7641 (a really nicely made one!)
A lenght of mild steel tubing, say 5" diameter or so (for a 12" drum) would do the job also I presume? With a rin cut and fitted into either end and perhaps one or two in the middle to support the shaft?
I'm going to make one of these I think, however as I'm very limited for space I'd have to make a bench top one that I can store when not in use. I was thinking of making the frame out of steel, 30mm box section or so and welted/bolting it together. Is there any disadvantage of using steel over timber? Would a timber frame absort some of the vibration etc better than a steel frame? It'll be bolted to a workbench when I'm using it so I cant see it being a problem.
Here's a few links that I found helpful!
http://www.rockslide.org/drum%20sander.html (plenty of WIP pics!)
http://www.areddy.net/wood/tools.html
http://lumberjocks.com/projects/7641 (a really nicely made one!)
I think the link will work. But I don't know exactly how this going to work though. One tip, I am only trusting big companies, as a matter of fact, I have been using my GE washing machine for many years now and no worries at all!
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