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Nice work and a great addition to your drum sander. I doubt that motor could ever generate near enough heat to ignite your little cabinet, but I’m sure you would feel better if an electrician told you this. The drum sander looks different, although very good quality. Is it an older model?

Mike,

Thanks for your comments. The drum sander was made about 1997, so yes, I guess, it could be considered an older model (but when I compare to myself, I think it’s pretty new! LOL) It was about 10 years old when I bought it. It’s a dual drum, fixed end model . . . probably my favorite tool since I hate sanding so much. This really speeds the process. I think that SuperMax still makes one (in the U.S.) virtually identical to this one, (but the Performax name was purchased by a lesser quality company a number of years ago).

I didn’t even think about the possibility of burning the cabinet. I was thinking more about the lack of air flow shortening the life of the motor. I guess I should have thought about a combustible so close. OUCH!

L/W

That’s a great drum sander. The cabinet is a good addition. Now you have your sandpaper rolls where the action is.
Good call on the door, it’s easier to access the paper this way.

I am dying to have one sander like that. I have been checking craig’s list frequently but no dice.

thats a great idea.