Jet Drum Sander 16-32

[murphy]

Has anyone on here got the Jet Drum Sander 16-32 or any other jet drum sander, I think they are all the same as regards the fixing of the sandpaper roll, with those stupid spring clips, I think there must be a better way of securing the sandpaper to the drum, I can't get the clips to grip the paper properly, I have read the instructions and did what they said but still no luck, any advice welcome

 

[Mrs C]

Unfortunately it’s a knack that you need to acquire- sorry!

Also, may seem stupid but make sure you have got the roll the right way round, mine starts on the open end of the sander and ends at the most awkward place possible on the closed end. I got it the wrong way round thinking they couldn’t have designed it like that, but was wrong, when rolled incorrectly it sort of does up but doesn’t if that makes sense.

Sorry, probably not the answer you were looking for but you have my deepest sympathy

 

[Yojevol]

With a name like yours you should be an expert at it, it's only complying with your law
Seriously though, l agree with @Mrs C. I have had occasions when the tapered end has torn off (paper abrasive, not cloth backed) and I've retrieved the situation by reinforcing it with gaffa tape. This may help too with your gripping problem.
Get a grip man

Brian

 

[murphy]

Thank you, Mrs C
I am winding it on the right way, it is just that the spring clips are not very good, well worse than that, they are useless, I am going to have to find out if I can make something better, that is my mission for today

 

[murphy]

With a name like yours you should be an expert at it, it's only complying with your law
Seriously though, l agree with @Mrs C. I have had occasions when the tapered end has torn off (paper abrasive, not cloth backed) and I've retrieved the situation by reinforcing it with gaffa tape. This may help too with your gripping problem.
Get a grip man

Brian

Thanks, Brian
I totally agree with you, but then again it might be sod's law, I am using cloth-backed Siat sandpaper which is good stuff, I will try the gaffa tape, that sounds like a good idea, and I will spend today trying to get a grip?

 

[murphy]

Mrs C and Brian, I don't know if you are aware of these, but they seem to be a good price, I have just ordered some
Laguna 16-32 Drum Sander Pre-cut Abrasive Wraps To Fit Jet 16-32 Drum Sander - Qty 4x80 Grit from Westcountry Machinery 4 Wood

 

[murphy]

Well that did not take long and it works 100% better, now I have to work on the other side

 

[Yojevol]

Well that did not take long and it works 100% better, now I have to work on the other side

Excellent, I might have a go at that next time I need to change.
Re the wraps, I'm afraid I'm a bit of a miser and cut my own form a 50m roll of paper abrasive. It doesn't last as long as cloth but it only costs pence and doesn't get heavy use.
Brian

 

[TRITON]

mine starts on the open end of the sander and ends at the most awkward place possible

Yeah I've never understood this. They seem to have deliberately decided to make it as fiddly as possible.

 

[segovia]

Well that did not take long and it works 100% better, now I have to work on the other side

What is holding it in place, are you still using the clips ?

 

[segovia]

Well that did not take long and it works 100% better, now I have to work on the other side

What is holding it in place, are you still using the clips ?

 

[murphy]

What is holding it in place, are you still using the clips ?

The piece of metal can be tightened with the screw shown in the photo after the end of the sandpaper is inserted, so no spring clip is needed on that side, I just left the clip on there as it was not in the way, on the other side I still use the spring clip as the tension keeps the sandpaper tight, it is still a bit fiddly on that side, but it needs to have the spring clip, I somehow manage to insert the end of the sandpaper then push the clip back tight to the drum and then tighten the clip, I have got used to it now and it works just fine

 

[segovia]

The piece of metal can be tightened with the screw shown in the photo after the end of the sandpaper is inserted, so no spring clip is needed on that side, I just left the clip on there as it was not in the way, on the other side I still use the spring clip as the tension keeps the sandpaper tight, it is still a bit fiddly on that side, but it needs to have the spring clip, I somehow manage to insert the end of the sandpaper then push the clip back tight to the drum and then tighten the clip, I have got used to it now and it works just fine

Thanks, it's the right side I have trouble with. I have new belts coming to day which is the first time it's been changed in 8 years ! - See how I get on

 

[murphy]

Push the spring clip back towards the drum as far as it will go then push the end of the sandpaper down into the spring clip until the sandpaper is taught, and while holding it in that position tighten the clip and then release