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Title: Drum Sander
Post by: rmorris on December 08, 2014, 12:30:00 AM

What grit are you all using on your drum sanders for veneers and lamination? I just picked up a Grizzly baby drum sander and now I need to order some sand paper for it...

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: mikkekeswick on December 08, 2014, 01:37:00 AM

80 grit to prepare for glue-up.

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 08, 2014, 05:55:00 AM

I use 60 grit, some use 36 grit. I've heard that 36 grit sometimes leaves marks that may be noticeable under clear glass.

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: Bowjunkie on December 08, 2014, 06:01:00 AM

40 grit.

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: BigJim on December 08, 2014, 06:48:00 AM

I used to use 40g because it was a bit cheaper with the same results as the 36g.

However, I have an oscillating wide belt sander and on occasion, I could see the wavy lines through the clear glass.

I have switched to 60g for everything unless I plan on staining the veneers. Glass has an 80g finish.

I prefer the 60 to anything smoother because it is less likely to burn the wood and since I have never noticed any sanding marks, it works well for me.

Bigjim

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: rmorris on December 08, 2014, 09:37:00 AM

Thanks everyone! I will get on it and hopefully make a second bow this year.

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 08, 2014, 10:59:00 AM

40# at 27.5" draw, RH'ed. LOL

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: Trux Turning on December 08, 2014, 11:42:00 AM

Ralph-60 grit for me- I get mine at super grit by the roll and cut my own.

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: rmorris on December 08, 2014, 12:47:00 PM

Hey Ole Roy ,do I really need to make your wife a bow? Aren't ya retired?

Title: Re: Drum Sander
Post by: Roy from Pa on December 08, 2014, 06:17:00 PM

Nuff outta you son..  :)