DIY Drum Sander Build Powered By a Drill

This is my DYI drum sander build, I have been trying to get another video loaded up in my new work space and thought this would be perfect to share. I have used a smaller sander set up for veneer and other projects but wanted a bigger version of the drill drum sander for a while. After watching a few Drum sander builds this is what I came up with. Here is a list of materials that I used on this project:
3/4 Plywood 2’x4’ plus some 3/8 ply scrape that I had
1/2” all thread and 1/2” 4 nuts
1/4” all thread and 1/4” nuts and washers (8 each)
1/4” Rod Coupling Nut (4)
4x39” Sand paper (80grit)
Wood workers two sided tape
Heavy duty 1/2 drill (1200 rpm)
1x12x24” Shelving board
1.5” hinges (2)
5 min epoxy
1/2” bearings (4)
Wood glue, dry wall screws, nails

[@mauritsvw]

Nice! And great that you show the finished product at the beginning. Too many tutorials start with the construction phase without the viewer knowing what the end product is going to look like, and thus missing the context of the different parts.

[@MrDmorgan52]

Cut the sandpaper at 45 degrees. That will line up perfectly

[@erichargrove2287]

Thats kind of genius!!

[@prudencioacevedo9987]

Thanks

[@carlosmacmartin4205]

Bravo 👏 Great job! 😅 Thank you for sharing!

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

Thank you! 😊

[@davidw1324]

Nice build. Thank you.

[@tommyaleks100]

Nice project. But I have a question. why does everyone build this sander with the board in a downhill? is there a reason for this? I saw a youtube video, the guy was building it like a planer, a flat surface and you have to puch the wood forward. it was great for long boards too.

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

sounds good I might have to look into that next time. I like the raising table it made it easier for my build. thanks for asking

[@sierraridgereaper]

Nice, I built mine almost exactly the same only difference is I added a hood with a stub tube on top so I could attach my shop vac because these things will flat make some dust in a quick hurry..

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

Yes that is a need I will build the hood for it next it is a mess thanks for watching

[@nickbillionis318]

Nice sander! Might be hard to replace the bearings if they are epoxied in, but this is sweet.

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

Great point!

[@williamredman-rz9vw]

i enjoyed watching your video and intend to build this, can you let me have a list of materials and cutting sizes please. many thanks. kindest regards

[@AgnaktoreX]

simpleand genius

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

thank you

[@Michael-z8b9w]

I am very impressed with your drum sander just wondering if are able sell your plans I would like to biuld me one just like yours

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

hey thanks I'll see what I can do to make them available

[@AgnaktoreX]

Why would you need a plan for this? I bet you can make it by yourself.

[@mikeemery9433]

Hi Looks like a great build. i have some small spare castors which I'll add to the lift mechanism. What are the dimensions pls? Length and width of sanding bed and height to drum? Do you get any excessive vibrations from the drill powering? Keep the videos coming. Cheers Mike

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

I did the dimensions on the video I didn't draw them up as my plans did change during the build. if you skim through you will find them. I think the base is 2'x2' the stand for the sanding rod is around 8" high and the sanding rod itself is 2.5" thick and 13 " long or form inside to inside. Meaning I can sand up to a 12" piece at one time, and no I don't feel any major vibrations just need to do a dust collection system for it, .thanks for watching and taking the time to ask this question

[@jeffhamilton7042]

Thanks for doing the R&D work! Next item I'm going to build for the shop. I've had it with inconsistent laminations.

[@ruck-stickarcheryandwoodwo7073]

Hey thank you that is great. It has really helped with my builds. Happy building

[@СергейПочепцов-й5ю]

😄😁