DELTA 31-260X 18-Inch-by-36-Inch Drum Sander

Cheap DELTA 31-260X 18-Inch-by-36-Inch Drum Sander Review

I have had this unit for over a year now and have been fairly pleased. It went together well and does a good job of sanding pieces flat. I had the same problem that an earlier reviewer had with the pressure rollers exerting too much pressure. There is a fix for this. Both roller bars are connected to the sides of the machine by a pair of brackets that pivot. The downward travel of the bars is limited by a bolt that the brackets rest against. I took some plastic tubing that just fits over the bolt and has a wall about 1/16" thick, slid some 1/2" long pieces over the bolts, and held them in place with nuts. This causes the bars to move down less and therefore exert less pressure. I also get about 0.004" of snipe and have not been able to fix this.

DELTA 31-260X 18-Inch-by-36-Inch Drum Sander Feature

• Large 18-inch drum for maximum efficiency
• Superior build-quality reduces vibration, eliminates loose drum movements, and last longer than other drum sanders
• Blow-molded dust hood with a positive lock secure seal keeps the work area free of dust
• Measures 28-1/2 x 24-1/2 x 46 inches (WxLxH); weighs 190 pounds
• Includes 5 80-grit sanding wraps, 4 120-grit sanding wraps

DELTA 31-260X 18-Inch-by-36-Inch Drum Sander Overview

The DELTA 31-260X 18- by 36-inch drum sander features enough power to handle heavy material removal, but also has the ability to handle intricate finishing jobs with incredible precision. The 1-1/2-horsepower induction motor features a six-groove belt design for maximum power transfer. The 18-inch, variable speed drum operates at 2,210 or 3,300 SFPM for fast or ultra-fast material removal. The large, sturdy steel base is designed to virtually eliminate vibration for more accurate sanding, and the cast-iron table construction provides a stable base that is precision-machined for greater durability and longer life. The 31-260X keeps the workspace clean and free of dust and debris with its blow-molded dust hood which is designed to extract dust without letting any escape into the work area.



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