OK, where do you get the sanding tool seen around the 2:50 mark of this video. Awesome looking tool and one of those “Why didn’t I think of that” sort of things. If I could get the abrasive drums for it I could probably build the rest. Project for next winter for sure.
It reminds me of the electric rolling pin ACE was using the carve Bonzer bottoms for Eaton.
Looks like you could make one out of a rolling pin. Harbor Freight for the sanding drums.
I made a really long one for furniture (pictured) from ABS tubing and ABS caps, but a wood pin is probably best like thrailkill mentioned. Might want to line the drum with some dense EVA or something, also make it really light for a cordless, will go easy on the foam. I think this tool is overkil for low density EPS, probably better for poly blanks. It’s funny to hear Andrus say he only uses that tool and says he doesn’t use the screens and pads like other guys, but most that video is of him using screens and pads. lol.
yup !
big drum .direct to the point
like abreviated communication
so common to pidgin
ahzbout throw away the planer with all the handles and corda
an make one big renewable drum/ O.K. done.
genius applied concept genius
solving the tool is 99% of the job.
3 1/2 ‘’ wide cut goodbye.
oh wait the sk100 is only 3’'?
let’s see…? no brainer,I Like.
only thing left is to remove the drill motor
to 10’ away and use a flex cable.
or put the lightweight moto inside thr drum.
…ambrose…
I like it.
will think about it
while I am struggling
with archaic tooling.
I really don’t see how most people could use that to level a deck or bottom. I think it would be awesome for doing concaves, though.
Way better option: a sanding pad. a big blue softie: http://www.flexpadusa.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=XS8C More useful than the drum for boards IMHO.
Looking forward to the day when I can shape a whole board with a power sander in one hand, a beer in another. Drums-- thats for your planer.
The drum is one more tool to load up into a small space; a tool that does 1-2% of the entirety of the project. Comes to point when I ask myself, “Do I love the tools more than the finished product?” Having wierd tools is awseome. I am a tool hoarder. First step to recovery is admitting your addiction.
Makes a nice long, straight/flat edge, with the rotation to do the heavy work… Very nice indeed.
Like ambrose’s idea - make one with the rotating shaft, motor away, maybe speed trigger by finger.
Think a power sander 8" softie followed by a 6" softie and hand plane would still do better on a deep single concave. Same pads for the deck (–when going the power tool sanding route). Those ledges that drum leaves is janky now that I get another look at the vid.
Maybe I have tool envy. That’s it, I’m going back to work.
Those ledges that drum leaves is janky now that I get another look at the vid.
I went back and looked… Saw what you’re talking about… Hmmm…
nothing against Chuck, he can probably shape a board with just that drum.
I look at this tool and ask myself can I shape 14’ & 16’ race hull decks with it? For me, nope.** But it does give me an idea to take my long barrel (pictured above) and try it on subracting subtle rocker to solid EPS block undersides for these big hulls, not to mention, welling-out prone decks.**
http://www.supergrit.com/PneumaticPumpSandingSleevesandDrums
I borrowed my neighbor’s once. I think this is where I ordered the replacement drums.
We have that tool in the works. Chuck uses it to chine the deck and then he blends it with the shaping pad. Super effective, accurate and fast.
