DIY Drum Sander Easy as pie!!

[Ray Ussery]

My 10-20 sander has a 1 horse motor if I recall. I don't know the correct size pulley for your motor, nor am I smart enough to calculate what size pulleys to use to get the RPMs correct. I also do not know what the correct RPMs would be!! I am seriously useless!!

Yeah thanks Tony,I was begining to think it was a dumb question but after working some math I think 1 HP is enough...1 1/2HP if you go wider (More friction thus more drag requires more power) your drive gear to the roller 4"? I went by that scenario, ....that one you bought is over $500 now plus shipping...no way I can afford that so building one is on my list soon...this one or the other one listed further down....we'll see.

Many thanks again...I know you are busy...

Ray

[TonyinNYC]

My 10-20 sander has a 1 horse motor if I recall. I don't know the correct size pulley for your motor, nor am I smart enough to calculate what size pulleys to use to get the RPMs correct. I also do not know what the correct RPMs would be!! I am seriously useless!!

Yeah thanks Tony,I was begining to think it was a dumb question but after working some math I think 1 HP is enough...1 1/2HP if you go wider (More friction thus more drag requires more power) your drive gear to the roller 4"? I went by that scenario, ....that one you bought is over $500 now plus shipping...no way I can afford that so building one is on my list soon...this one or the other one listed further down....we'll see.

Many thanks again...I know you are busy...

Ray

Never too busy for a friend Ray. I wish I could be more helpful with the pulley info, but I do what I can!