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KTravis · 02-03-2009, 04:17 AM

Hi all. First let me say how much help you have been. This place is a wealth of information. What a blessing it has been. My needs are based on a starting a small business designed to make boxes and scroll work...mostly intarsia as well as some custom furniture. My customer base will be tourism during the summer. as I've recently moved to the NC coast.

Based on info obtained here I have ordered (and anxiously await the arrival of) an excalibur ex-21. Also purchased Coyote software, a rigid oscillating spindle/belt sander, patterns, books, and a flex drum sander w/o motor.

My question is in regards to sanding mops and flex drum sanding. I'm looking for an economical motor that runs around 1750 rpm that can handle both of these. I've seen grizzly's unit and I'm also considering a Delta variable speed grinder converted over to hold them. I noticed the grinder has "quick release" chucks and I'm not sure exactly how they work... could be my solution. Anyway all suggestions are greatly appreciated and thanks for the wonderful content you all have made possible on this site!!!

ncsealeveler · 02-03-2009, 12:49 PM

Welcome to the NC Coast.I am in Sea Level - Carteret.I do most of my scrollsaw project sanding on a Dremel drill press with a cotter pin with sandpaper on it.Alot of people have said that a sandaflex works good in a 1/2" drill mounted to a table.I saw a drum sander mounted on a spindle powered with a 1750 motor with belt drive and it worked great.Tony

Rolf · 02-03-2009, 01:33 PM

The quick release on the Delta grinder is not a chuck (if it is the same as mine) It is a cam lock nut to make the installation of a wheel tool less.

unixpro · 02-05-2009, 12:19 AM

When I built my V-Drum sander I needed a 1750 motor. I wrote the company and they recommended, much to my surprise, Harbor Freight. I don't usually buy from them, but they did have it. Well, they had it on-line. The people at the local store said they didn't carry those in-house because there wasn't enough demand. It was right around $100. 1750 RPM, either 1/4 or 1/2 HP (I forget), and reversible. Heavy little critter, though.

KTravis · 02-05-2009, 01:59 AM

Got a used dryer motor that runs around 1725 rpms but it has no cord or cover and all that exposed copper looks scary

... sooo I looked at the delta grinder and am trying to figure a way to add an adapter to the shafts to accept drum/mop attachments. May end up at harbor freight.

Thanks for the input!!!

JohnB · 02-05-2009, 02:12 AM

G'day Travis,
Be a bit careful if you use a grinder.
They don't have powerful motors and rely on the centrifugal force generated by the weight of the stones.

You would have to make sure you get one with enough HP.

DAMHKT

02-03-2009, 04:17 AM	#1
KTravis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina coast Posts: 150	bench sander selection Hi all. First let me say how much help you have been. This place is a wealth of information. What a blessing it has been. My needs are based on a starting a small business designed to make boxes and scroll work...mostly intarsia as well as some custom furniture. My customer base will be tourism during the summer. as I've recently moved to the NC coast. Based on info obtained here I have ordered (and anxiously await the arrival of) an excalibur ex-21. Also purchased Coyote software, a rigid oscillating spindle/belt sander, patterns, books, and a flex drum sander w/o motor. My question is in regards to sanding mops and flex drum sanding. I'm looking for an economical motor that runs around 1750 rpm that can handle both of these. I've seen grizzly's unit and I'm also considering a Delta variable speed grinder converted over to hold them. I noticed the grinder has "quick release" chucks and I'm not sure exactly how they work... could be my solution. Anyway all suggestions are greatly appreciated and thanks for the wonderful content you all have made possible on this site!!! __________________ Kip Scrollin' with an Ex-21 http://tidewater-creations.com I WAITED patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:1-3

02-03-2009, 01:33 PM	#3
Rolf Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Bellport, LI New York Posts: 2,809	The quick release on the Delta grinder is not a chuck (if it is the same as mine) It is a cam lock nut to make the installation of a wheel tool less. __________________ Rolf RBI G4 Hawk, Delta SS350 Philosophy "I don't know that I can't, therefore I can"

02-05-2009, 01:59 AM	#5
KTravis Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North Carolina coast Posts: 150	Thanks! Got a used dryer motor that runs around 1725 rpms but it has no cord or cover and all that exposed copper looks scary... sooo I looked at the delta grinder and am trying to figure a way to add an adapter to the shafts to accept drum/mop attachments. May end up at harbor freight. Thanks for the input!!! __________________ Kip Scrollin' with an Ex-21 http://tidewater-creations.com I WAITED patiently for the Lord; And He inclined to me and heard my cry. He brought me up out of the pit of destruction, out of the miry clay, And He set my feet upon a rock making my footsteps firm. He put a new song in my mouth, a song of praise to our God; Many will see and fear And will trust in the Lord. Psalm 40:1-3

02-05-2009, 02:12 AM	#6
JohnB 1 Tin Soldier Rides Away Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Kalgoorlie, Western Australia Posts: 4,860	G'day Travis, Be a bit careful if you use a grinder. They don't have powerful motors and rely on the centrifugal force generated by the weight of the stones. You would have to make sure you get one with enough HP. DAMHKT __________________ Regards John "The Golden Mile" I got holes in both of my shoes Well I'm a walking case of the blues Saw a dollar yesterday But the wind blew it away Some of my Stuff Retired Medically Unfit WA Police Officers

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02-03-2009, 12:49 PM	#2
ncsealeveler Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Sea Level NC Posts: 266	Welcome to the NC Coast.I am in Sea Level - Carteret.I do most of my scrollsaw project sanding on a Dremel drill press with a cotter pin with sandpaper on it.Alot of people have said that a sandaflex works good in a 1/2" drill mounted to a table.I saw a drum sander mounted on a spindle powered with a 1750 motor with belt drive and it worked great.Tony

02-05-2009, 12:19 AM	#4
unixpro I need more weekend Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Greater Seattle Area Posts: 615	When I built my V-Drum sander I needed a 1750 motor. I wrote the company and they recommended, much to my surprise, Harbor Freight. I don't usually buy from them, but they did have it. Well, they had it on-line. The people at the local store said they didn't carry those in-house because there wasn't enough demand. It was right around $100. 1750 RPM, either 1/4 or 1/2 HP (I forget), and reversible. Heavy little critter, though.