Post by: Bvas on February 12, 2019, 01:12:51 PM
Hopefully the pics explain what I’m thinking. Anyone have any ideas that might improve the contraption?
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Post by: arachnid on February 12, 2019, 01:31:43 PM
As for a template sander- check this out
https://youtu.be/ORCAtDQRxGg
Post by: Kopper1013 on February 12, 2019, 04:34:42 PM
http://www.luthiersfriend.com/
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 12, 2019, 05:10:44 PM
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Post by: Bvas on February 12, 2019, 05:40:03 PM
Dor, I have done a few lams with just the drum and some angle iron clamped to the table. I agree the oscillating would work against you. But just as important is to take a little material at a time and have a consistent feed with out stopping. You pause for a split second and you’ll have a dip.
Ritchie, I have one of the expanding drums, just not one of the Robo sander types for template sanding. I don’t like the inconsistent bulges with the rubber, so plan on having one machined and glueing paper directly to it. I’m surprised you find it slower than hand sanding? I run mine at about 1400rpm with 36-40 grit and it will remove material quicker and easier than hand sanding.
Post by: Forwardhandle on February 12, 2019, 05:46:57 PM
Post by: Crooked Stic on February 12, 2019, 06:29:08 PM
Post by: skeaterbait on February 12, 2019, 06:31:24 PM
Brad they make these plug & play I bought the big one for my drill press for templet sanding risers it worked ok but it was to slow I went back to doing them by hand but might work ok for what you want !
I have the same thing and also found it to be slow until it finally dawned on me to bump the speed of my drill press back up. That little suckers eats wood like nobodies business now.
But like Mike said, it's not for precision but I found it to be ok for feathering wedges.
Post by: Flem on February 12, 2019, 10:14:44 PM
Been pondering this idea to convert my drill press into a combo template sander/lam grinder. I’m no where near ready to grind my own lams, but it would be nice for tip wedges, overlays etc.I think that looks like a good setup. You have the shaft riding in a bearing, should keep it running true. Might check the runout on your drill press, too much might get you a rippled finish.
Hopefully the pics explain what I’m thinking. Anyone have any ideas that might improve the contraption?
Post by: beachbowhunter on February 14, 2019, 05:21:18 PM