wood is good Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Ok guys, So I am in need of a drum sander. I am not going to buy one. My local woodcraft offers the service of theirs for 45$ an hour. My question is, How long does it take to run a blank or a bookmatched top through it? If it is almost level already? I have heard it can take a really long time, but I'd like to hear it from you guys who actually have one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick500 Posted June 13, 2009 Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 (edited) I have a Jet/Performax 16/32... Takes maybe, 15 - 20 seconds per pass. 4 passes will cover the entire surface of both sides. Really depends on how many times you need to run it through, but time is definitely not excessive. I'm assuming we're just talking about surfacing here, not removing a lot of material. If you need to remove a significant amount, say 1/16", it'll take a few passes. Edited June 13, 2009 by Rick500 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood is good Posted June 13, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 13, 2009 Wow, really that fast? Thanks for the quick reply Rick! And yes, I was speaking of surfacing. Thanks a ton! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
j. pierce Posted June 16, 2009 Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Many places I've been that surfaces wood has a minimum charge - they aren't going to power it on, run your top through and charge you for 20 seconds of work. Your place may be different. But it may be worth gathering anything else you think you might need surfaced if you're going to be paying for a half hours worth of time whether or not you use it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wood is good Posted June 16, 2009 Author Report Share Posted June 16, 2009 Thanks J pierce. I think they have a minimum of a 15$ fee. Thats ok with me. I dotn really have anything else i need surfaced. Just the body blank and the top. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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