delta 18-36 drum sander any opinions

[dstrbd488]

I have a chance to get a delta 18-36 drum sander for 100 bucks form a freind of a freind. The machine is practicaly brand new due to the fact that the guy purchased it and it did not perform as he had hoped so he put it in the back roon of the shop where t has been sitting ever since. Just wondering if anyone has any experience with these machines and if it is worth messing with. also I guess to help date it it is made in the usa

 

[MarkE]

Don't know much about it other than what I have read in magazines, etc.

But, hey, if you don't want it, I'll take it.:gar-Bi

 

[NCPete]

performance on an open-ended drum sander of that sort is subject to proper set up. Set up well, and many people swear by them. For $100 for an 18-36 inch sander, run, don't walk. And then seek out advice on how to set it up properly from experienced users here.

 

[steviegwood]

and i will take it for $100 also. been looking to get one of those sanders for a long time but money not available. i'll worry about how to get it here. steve

 

[decibel]

for $100 you can't really go wrong. I had this drum sander in the past and it works fine. realize you can't hog off a ton of material as it's not a planer. 1/64 is good MAYBE 1/32. This one does not have infeed outfeed tables but I managed to run 5+ foot long panels through for a tabletop so you can do it.

Like the others said for $100 you should be able to make use of it. Worse case you might need to do some alignment etc. tedious but not horrible.

 

[Bas]

For $100, it is definitely worth it. I don't like the design of the Delta because the table moves up and down, the drum is fixed (unlike the JET where the drum moves). That means you can't add infeed/ outfeed tables. Still, for shorter pieces, where you don't have to worry about snipe, it's a great.

 

[Glennbear]

Definitely a bad deal. I will save you from it, what's the address ? :rotflm:

 

[Bigdog72]

For $100, it is definitely worth it. I don't like the design of the Delta because the table moves up and down, the drum is fixed (unlike the JET where the drum moves). That means you can't add infeed/ outfeed tables. Still, for shorter pieces, where you don't have to worry about snipe, it's a great.

Being the proud new owner of Decibels Delta I can tell you it is the best bang for the buck out there:banana:! Bas, after seeing a picture of one with infeed/outfeed tables installed the trick is to install them so that they move with table. Not easy but doable.

 

[Bas]

Being the proud new owner of Decibels Delta I can tell you it is the best bang for the buck out there:banana:! Bas, after seeing a picture of one with infeed/outfeed tables installed the trick is to install them so that they move with table. Not easy but doable.

That's awesome :eusa_clap :eusa_clap . Let me rephrase my original post: "That means you need engineering skills to build infeed/ outfeed tables, and unfortunately skill doesn't come in a can Still, for shorter pieces, where you don't have to worry about snipe, it's a great."

Got a pic or two to share?

 

[SGalley]

You can spend $100.00 on dinner for two, This tool will last a lifetime and be passed on to the kid.....I would grab it quickly:icon_thum

 

[Bigdog72]

That's awesome :eusa_clap :eusa_clap . Let me rephrase my original post: "That means you need engineering skills to build infeed/ outfeed tables, and unfortunately skill doesn't come in a can Still, for shorter pieces, where you don't have to worry about snipe, it's a great."

Got a pic or two to share?

Really doesn't look that difficult!

 

[decibel]

Geoff Glad to see you chimed and and are enjoying you new [STRIKE]toy[/STRIKE] tool.

Being the proud new owner of Decibels Delta I can tell you it is the best bang for the buck out there:banana:! Bas, after seeing a picture of one with infeed/outfeed tables installed the trick is to install them so that they move with table. Not easy but doable.

 

[Bas]

Really doesn't look that difficult!

Cool design - it's hard to tell from the picture but did you frankenstein some Workmates or HF tool stands for this?