performax 10-20 drum sander

[toolguy1000]

i have a chance to buy one of these used.

http://content.wmhtoolgroup.com/manuals/M-628900.pdf

it dates to 2005 and is in good condition. comes with the stand and caster set, which were individual options in 2005. in what situations are these most useful? most of my work now is home improvement stuff using mostly dimensional lumber and sheet goods. i want to get into cabinetry and maybe some furniture building in the future. how important is a drum sander to those long term objectives? i'd also appreciate thoughts on the value of such an item. thanks.

[JR]

I have 13/26" wide belt sander and I use it all the time. It is especially useful for sanding prior to assembly. I'd think in your case you'd run all face frame stock, rails and stiles, raised panels, etc. through before final assembly.

It really simplifies the sanding stage of a project leading rapidly you from cutting to finishing.

HTH,
JR

[Uncle Cracker]

I don't know how much of a deal you are getting, but you will probably benefit if you wait for a used 16/32 model. You can work on bigger stock with the 16/32, and the smaller stock works better, too, because the bigger unit is a bit beefier and more stable.

[toolguy1000]

anyone care to offer a price range for a unit like the 10-20 that's 4-5 years old? input would be appreciated.

[JR]

anyone care to offer a price range for a unit like the 10-20 that's 4-5 years old? input would be appreciated.

These things hold their value well. $200 would be a good buy if it's in decent shape.

JR

[Kristofor]

I purchased that model (sans stand/casters) used (but REALLY like new) with a couple rolls of paper for $250 a couple years ago.

I have ended up using it a lot more than expected. A larger unit would be nicer for glued up panels but it seems like a lot of the stuff I have done that was wider than 10" was also wider than 16" and thus the price and space difference going to be significant...

[poolhound]

If its a steal e.g. <$200 then go for it, otherwise waiting for a 16/32 might be a better bet. I picked one up earlier in the year for $420 including a lot of sanding rolls and a bunch of other stuff.