Re: Questions for those who have a Performax Drum sander


"dadiOH" <dadiOH@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message news:Paioj.68177$75.10703@xxxxxxxxxxx
NoOne N Particular wrote:


So the questions. Is that what I should expect with 80-grit?

With 80/120 grit my norm is 1/3 turn. One turn = 1/16 so1/3 turn =
1/48. Any finer and I use 1/4 to 1/6 turn.
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What could I expect with 60-grit or 36-grit?

I use #40 for surfacing rough lumber. Depending on wood species and
width, I use up to 1 turn, usually 1/2 turn.
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Does a "real" dust collector do a good job of sucking up all that
dust?

Dunno, don't have one, but I suspect it would do better than my POS
Shop Vac
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Any other tips for me?

Be aware of the fact that the amount you have set it to take off will
NOT be taken off in one pass...takes about three passes. That is
unimportant until you get down to your final thickness - if you want
the best possible surface, pass the board through the sander at least
three times without changing height adjustment.


Speaks the truth. The springs aren't super strong, so I make sure I take opposing passes at final thickness. Twice seems to work for the state of my springs with 180.

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