Drum Sander

[Busbee Cue]

Would appreciate any opinions between these two drum sanders:

Jet 10-20 http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17140
Grizzly Baby Drum Sander http://grizzly.com/products/G0459

For a small drum sander which would you prefer with price not being a factor or would you suggest neither?

Thank you.

Just added this 3rd one, any opinions on it?

Harbor Freight: http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/ctaf/displayitem.taf?Itemnumber=99635

 

[Chris Byrne]

I have the jet machine and am happy with it. I however like the design of the other one better. It is set up more like a planer with support on both sides of the drum. I really have no accuracy issues with mine so I would say which ever is easiest to get ahold of. Chris.

 

[QMAKER]

Drum sander

Would appreciate any opinions between these two drum sanders:

Jet 10-20 http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17140
Grizzly Baby Drum Sander http://grizzly.com/products/G0459

For a small drum sander which would you prefer with price not being a factor or would you suggest neither?

Thank you.

I had the baby Grizzley and had no issues with it. It sanded the width and length within a few thousandths.

 

[CamposCues]

sanders

Why are drum sanders so expensive

 

[Cue Guru]

Either will do what you need for cue making with ease.

The grizzly is 12" width, the jet is 10. Planning to sand anything that wide?

Personally, I'd like to see a high-precision ~6" wide model...

The Grizzly, suported on both sides (as mentioned) is cool.

But, the Jet has a 5" drum as opposed to the grizly's 4. That means with really oily wood types, the drum will load faster (if it is a drum and not a belt running over the drum). Point being, more surface area means less belt/drum changes.

First hand account to the accuracy of the jet is good as gold.

Variable feed speed on both; jet is faster (15) but I seriously doubt you will feed pieces that fast anyway, so either one id fine there.

Basically, it seems to come down to price. Don't forget to factor in shipping!

 

[Mc2]

Would appreciate any opinions between these two drum sanders:

Jet 10-20 http://www.rockler.com/product.cfm?page=17140
Grizzly Baby Drum Sander http://grizzly.com/products/G0459

For a small drum sander which would you prefer with price not being a factor or would you suggest neither?

Thank you.

Just so you know, if you want the jet, order from Amazon.com. They will sell for the same price but offer free shipping.

Jim.