Hardtailed Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Is it possible to install a sanding "drum" to a router that's table mounted to use it as a spindle sander? Or would it turn too fast? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Is it possible to install a sanding "drum" to a router that's table mounted to use it as a spindle sander? Or would it turn too fast? do not do this... besides...if you had a template and a bearing bit you will have no need for a spindle sander Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 That's one of the most dangerous things you can do, I've personally seen someone try that before and the drum sander came out 100mph and was lucky no one was hurt... So listen to Wes.. just don't do it... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 i can just picture that in my head.... be pretty funny to see a sanding drum fly THRU ur wall anyhoo, the oscilating spindle sanders are much better, the up down motion keeps them from getting blocked up. and their nowhere near as loud as a router Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
truerussian558 Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 or as fast. your better bet is to atach a sanding drum to your drill press. though i dont know how practical this is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Oh yeah.. been using drum sanders with a drill press for a while now. Works great, and the Robo-sander works even better when working with templates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hardtailed Posted June 7, 2004 Author Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 Ok thanks! That's what I kinda figured: it would turn too fast! Guess I'll have to use my good old hands to sand those curves (I don't have a drill press either, at least not for the moment) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southpa Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 I'm sure we can think up lots of shortcuts...but that ain't one of 'em! I'm glad you are heeding the wisdom. If you just need to do some roughing in you could insert your drum into a hand drill. Just keep a steady hand and check with a carpenter's square. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hy_dro66 Posted June 7, 2004 Report Share Posted June 7, 2004 I'd go with what wes said. Make a template first and use that do get the body shape perfect with a router and flush cutting bit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyB7539 Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 You know, Harbor Freight Tools has a tabletop oscillating spindle sander for sale at 99 bucks this month... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcamp67 Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 I'm sure we can think up lots of shortcuts...but that ain't one of 'em! I'm glad you are heeding the wisdom. If you just need to do some roughing in you could insert your drum into a hand drill. Just keep a steady hand and check with a carpenter's square. Or mount your hand drill in a vice.... Make sure to use the square to keep it true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 lol.. man guys you can get a cheap drill press that's decent enough to do just simple sanding for under 40 bucks.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted June 8, 2004 Report Share Posted June 8, 2004 You know, Harbor Freight Tools has a tabletop oscillating spindle sander for sale at 99 bucks this month... home depot has a better one for the same price,and they are much better to deal with a drill press doesn't do as well because it leaves more hand sanding to be done than a spindle sander because of the lack of oscilation in a drill press not to mention a spindle sander has a nice large surface to work on,and a $40 drill press sucks(i just bought one...utter crap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guitarfrenzy Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 You know, Harbor Freight Tools has a tabletop oscillating spindle sander for sale at 99 bucks this month... home depot has a better one for the same price,and they are much better to deal with a drill press doesn't do as well because it leaves more hand sanding to be done than a spindle sander because of the lack of oscilation in a drill press not to mention a spindle sander has a nice large surface to work on,and a $40 drill press sucks(i just bought one...utter crap) Yeah I agree, but it's better than clamping a hand drill in a vice.. that's all I was laughing at.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dcamp67 Posted June 9, 2004 Report Share Posted June 9, 2004 Yeah I agree, but it's better than clamping a hand drill in a vice.. that's all I was laughing at.. Hmff..... at least I was TRYING to help (he says with an offended "nose in the air" ) Just kidding! I had a plug-in drill that my brother-in-law was going to throw away that I used for this improvised sander. I wouldn't use my good B&D cordless! It does work, though. You just have to be carefull, and go slow so you don't knock the drill off square. I love improvised tools!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krazyderek Posted August 7, 2004 Report Share Posted August 7, 2004 I had a new thought on this, i'm sure many people have seen the control pedals for dremels and scrolls saw and such, the harder you step on the pedal the more power the saw gets till it's up to full power, i wonder if you could hook something like that up to the router? so that it only received 1/4 it's usual power that would slow it down plenty wouldn't it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lucky1 Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 (edited) Edited September 19, 2004 by lucky1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. Jabsco Posted August 9, 2004 Report Share Posted August 9, 2004 I dont know, I wouldnt mess with a router like that, unless i got one of the neighbourhood kids to "test" it out first. and I think that if they havnt done it alreday, there must be a reason. a friend of mine had a 2 speed router, im not sure if the second speed is faster or slower tho. probley slower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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