Router Table + Spindle Sander

[redwhiteandthemaple]

K.. this might be a dumb question.

But can I put a spindle sanding drum into a router table setup and use it as a spindle sander?

Actually I think the answer is yes.. but just checking.

Also, I'm guessing it would work on a drill press too?

[GregP]

It's meant to be used with a drill press. Unless your router is capable of very low speeds (not likely), I wouldn't do it. That much speed... the friction would be such that I can't imagine you'd avoid scorching your wood.

Greg

[mammoth guitars]

Check the maximum speed spec of the spindle sander. Even drill bits have a recommened maximum speed.

[thegarehanman]

My father gave that idea a whirl once. The sanding drum ended up on the other side of the room with a 30 degree bend in its metal shaft.

[redwhiteandthemaple]

My father gave that idea a whirl once. The sanding drum ended up on the other side of the room with a 30 degree bend in its metal shaft.

So it's a no go...

K. Thx everyone!

[guitarchump]

I have used a drum sander on a router on a router table but you MUST have a variable speed router with a very low rpm setting. Look at your drill press and see what speed it runs with your sanding drum. Then look at your router if its lowest variable speed can run at the drill presses low of rpm. I know mine can...

[Setch]

Don't do it.

Even if you slow it down to a speed where it's no longer lethally dangerous, you'll be putting a lot of strain on your router collet and shaft, and dropping abrasive dust from the drum into the works of your router.