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Tool: Delta 17-940 25-Piece Sanding Drum Kit

I originally purchased the Delta Sanding Drum Kit for my drill press. Pop one of these on and lower the press and I’ve got the spindle sander I needed. So versatile this kit has proven I own two. I didn’t want to steal drums from my drill press to use in the rougher arena of my job.

Rating: – decent value, any longer one?

Features:

• 25-Piece Sanding Drum Kit
• Five drum sizes: 1/2-, 3/4-, 1-, 1-1/2-, and 2-inch.
• Drums will also work in hand drills
• Two sets each of 80 and 120 grit sanding sleeves
• Compatible with any drill or drill press with a 1/4-inch or larger chuck.
• Carrying case.

Experience:

Even if you don’t have a drill press Delta’s Sanding Drums are great accessories to have. I just used one of these to smooth out bandsaw marks from an cutout in 5/4 mahogany and on the same project I used a larger drum to free-hand contour the wood to custom fit my piece. I use these on cabinet installs when a fitting pipes, if I miss by a 1/4″ I can quickly sand it off instead of risking the veneer with a jigsaw. I mostly use them on a cordless drill to contour a block into some irregular shape. I’m often sanding curves and this is what I use most of the time.

Comments:

Each sanding drum might not perfect, but you get a lot for the $$ and they’ve found plenty of time in my shop. One more tool box… 25 more tools. I owned these for a few years before buying a set for the job and I haven’t had any wobbly ones I read about in another review.

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Delta 17-940 25-Piece Sanding Drum Kit

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