Ryobi WDS1600 drum sander

[mikeps]

that should probably work, looks like basically the same machine. The main thing that I wanted was just how to properly put the paper on the drum. I'm sure it's not difficult, but I have read of some people having the paper rip on them. I'll PM you and give you my email address. Thanks for the help.

Mike

[RodKirby]

that should probably work, looks like basically the same machine. The main thing that I wanted was just how to properly put the paper on the drum. I'm sure it's not difficult, but I have read of some people having the paper rip on them. I'll PM you and give you my email address. Thanks for the help.

Mike

Manual e-mailed...

Regards - Rod

[xwelder]

Sander clip by height adjuster

I was replacing my first belt and thought I had the sandpaper insalled the same manor as the one I took out but when I started the wood through it pulled out on the end of the drum next to the height adjuster. I can't see well enough behind there to tell how the sandpaper is supposed to grip. Maybe when the wood grabbed it removed something because I can't see whats supposed to hold it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
xwelder

[RodKirby]

I was replacing my first belt and thought I had the sandpaper insalled the same manor as the one I took out but when I started the wood through it pulled out on the end of the drum next to the height adjuster. I can't see well enough behind there to tell how the sandpaper is supposed to grip. Maybe when the wood grabbed it removed something because I can't see whats supposed to hold it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
xwelder

Replied to PM.

There are spring-clips inside each end of the drum - you have to feel around inside to find them. Unmistakable grip once you find them.

[cork58]

You might give is a look for the paper. http://www.industrialabrasives.com/

I haven't bought from them yet but when you get to looking these guys are really into the sanding business.

My sander is a perfromax 16x32 so no help on your other guestions, but I just went through a real experiance with mine. The locking collars on the drum came loose on the motor side. Before I figured out what was wrong it ate the shaft part of the drum. I was able to repair it and all is ok now but for now on I'll be checking those set screws more often.

[Pappy]

I bought a 52 yard roll of 120 grit. Don't remember if it was from Industrial Abrasives or Super Grit.

Two tips if you are going to cut your own strips.

1. Layout a cut line on the floor so the length will alwys be right.

2. make a template for the ends and mark which side is up. I have found strips from Ryobi that were cut backwards, and they are supposed to be machine cut.

[natausch]

Stop making me jealous. Been in the hunt for a drum sander for about a year, casual and slow paced but still frustrating. Current one I'm stalking is a Performax 16/32 but the guy selling won't budge on the asking price posted on CL for the last two months.