Drum Sander — Buy A

at Home Depot are compact and portable, ideal for hobbyists. Floor models or those with integrated stands, such as the JET JWDS-1632 Go to product viewer dialog for this item.

The first decision is how much space you have and how wide your workpieces typically are. : Benchtop units like the Grizzly G0459 12" Baby Drum Sander Go to product viewer dialog for this item. buy a drum sander

Buying a drum sander is a significant upgrade for any woodworking shop, moving you from manual surface preparation to efficient, precise thicknessing and finishing. Unlike a planer which uses knives to remove bulk material, a drum sander uses abrasives to level and smooth large, flat surfaces. 1. Choose Your Configuration at Home Depot are compact and portable, ideal for hobbyists

: Open-end sanders allow you to sand boards twice as wide as the drum by making two passes. For example, the SuperMax 19-38 Drum Sander Go to product viewer dialog for this item. : Benchtop units like the Grizzly G0459 12"

available at Rockler , offer more stability and power for frequent use. Open-End vs. Closed-End

from Acme Tools has a 19-inch drum but can handle pieces up to 38 inches wide. Closed-end models are more rigid but limited strictly to the drum's width.

at Grizzly Industrial , let you wrap a coarse grit on the first drum and a fine grit on the second, effectively doubling your efficiency. 2. Key Features to Look For Proper Drum Sander Use - The Wood Whisperer