Still finding stuff in the "Treasure Chest"

[robinson46176]

That is one of my forvorite things when I buy a used SS. They always come with a few boxes of miscellaneous items. Just like Christmas!:)



Me too. When I was building my herd I loved finding some of the goodies. In a number of cases where I bought a Shopsmith reasonably with extras that I did not need (bandsaws, belt sanders, jointers etc.) I was able to sell the SPT's on ebay for about as much as I paid for a number of complete units. Still not free but it did keep the total cost way down.
I still don't entirely understand why none of the 2 dozen plus I bought came with any faceplates. Even now the only faceplates I own are the two (a large one and a small one) that I bought new when I bought my 510 new in 1988. :confused:

[foxtrapper]

Oh, I think it looks home made. But as others have said, the idea sure isn't new or novel.

Not quite following what you mean about turning a screw 90 degrees to change the paper. Isn't that done by pushing out that retainer tube in the groove? What am I missing?

[dusty]

The tube is not cylindrical; it is slightly flattened (elongated). The paper, when properly inserted is between the inside of the sanding drum and the outside of the inside tube. When you "turn the tube" that inside piece squeezes the sand paper against the inside of the sanding drum to secure it. Puts the squeeze on, so to speak.

This method works, I have three drums that work that way but I prefer the ones I have that use replaceable sanding drums rather than sand paper. A bit more expensive but much easier to change. I started to say "easier and faster" to change but whose in a hurry.

[burkhome]

The tube is not cylindrical; it is slightly flattened (elongated). The paper, when properly inserted is between the inside of the sanding drum and the outside of the inside tube. When you "turn the tube" that inside piece squeezes the sand paper against the inside of the sanding drum to secure it. Puts the squeeze on, so to speak.

This method works, I have three drums that work that way but I prefer the ones I have that use replaceable sanding drums rather than sand paper. A bit more expensive but much easier to change. I started to say "easier and faster" to change but whose in a hurry.
Agree wholeheartedly. Not in a hurry, just lazy

[shipwright]

The tube is not cylindrical; it is slightly flattened (elongated). The paper, when properly inserted is between the inside of the sanding drum and the outside of the inside tube. When you "turn the tube" that inside piece squeezes the sand paper against the inside of the sanding drum to secure it. Puts the squeeze on, so to speak.

This method works, I have three drums that work that way but I prefer the ones I have that use replaceable sanding drums rather than sand paper. A bit more expensive but much easier to change. I started to say "easier and faster" to change but whose in a hurry.


I haven't seen your drums Dusty but I can't change my sleeve style drums anywhere near as fast as this one. The other thing I like is that, as I said I went through 10 grades of paper (100,120,150,180,220,320,400,600,1000,1500). The cost if they were even available for this would be considerable. Also any sleeves I've ever had had plugging problems. With this one I get to use good sandpaper (3M free-cut gold) and I don't have any plugging at all.

Paul M

[dusty]

I haven't seen your drums Dusty but I can't change my sleeve style drums anywhere near as fast as this one. The other thing I like is that, as I said I went through 10 grades of paper (100,120,150,180,220,320,400,600,1000,1500). The cost if they were even available for this would be considerable. Also any sleeves I've ever had had plugging problems. With this one I get to use good sandpaper (3M free-cut gold) and I don't have any plugging at all.

Paul MYou are absolutely correct about the cost. The sleeves are much more expensive than would be the same amount of sandpaper. I also suppose that "time to change" would reduce if I did it frequently and developed a technique.

I have some drums that are like those you are using. I know from my experience with those that I am a klutz when trying to install sand paper on them.

OKAY, I'll go do it just to see if I really mean that.

[shipwright]

You are absolutely correct about the cost. The sleeves are much more expensive than would be the same amount of sandpaper. I also suppose that "time to change" would reduce if I did it frequently and developed a technique.

I have some drums that are like those you are using. I know from my experience with those that I am a klutz when trying to install sand paper on them.

OKAY, I'll go do it just to see if I really mean that.


What may have gotten lost in this discussion is the layer of very soft foam that allowed me to sand contours so easily. I believe it may also have something to do with the extremely quick and easy changes. FYI the drum takes exactly 1/4 sheet, the long way.

Paul M

[dusty]

The drums that I have are not good for detail work. The rubber base is too firm. I also tend to push too hard rather than letting the grit do the work.

My drums, that accept sand paper, are much smaller. They take no where near a 1/4 sheet which may be my reason for "klutz".:rolleyes: