Looking for a drum sander

[Russianwolf]

Any recommendations on a not too expensive unit?

At the moment I'm eyeing the Grizzly 12 in model, but am open to others if the price isn't too bad.

[dbhost]

Have you considered a DIY drum sander? Lots of plans out there for them...

[Russianwolf]

I'd rather buy to save time and frustration.

I've got my eye on a Ryobi 16-32 also. Anything similar will do too, just want good quality.

[scmhogg]

Mike,

I have the Grizzly, so called, Baby Drum Sander. I love it. No dust, when I use a shop vac. No snipe. Paper is fairly easy to change. It is hook and loop, with the ends held with filament tape.

Obviously, the only downside is the 12" limit. I do mostly small stuff so it hasn't been a problem for me. It is heavy and built like a planer. In fact, I use it a lot more than I do my planer.

Steve

[Russianwolf]

Found another option. A Delta X5 for $650. What dp you think of that one?

[toolguy1000]

not a bad price. have you consdered this one:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-Drum-Sander/G0716

not the same capacity, but it's new and $200 less than the x5.

[Russianwolf]

I totally missed that one when I was looking earlier, I'll have to check it out.

not a bad price. have you consdered this one:

http://www.grizzly.com/products/10-Drum-Sander/G0716

not the same capacity, but it's new and $200 less than the x5.

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Looking for suggestions for RPM's on a shop built drum sander.