drum sanders - can't decide

[Ivor]

I've finally saved up the $$ but now I can't decide on which drumsander to buy. There are 4 that I am looking at

Carbatec 400 mm 1 hp motor for $999

Sherwood 16" (=4oomm) 1 hp for $869

Jet 10/20 1 hp motor $780

or

Jet 16/32 1.5 hp motor for $1,150

I have a Jet bandsaw which has served me well but other than that I am stuck. I need a brain's trust or Eddie to tell me the right answer. Any suggestions from the Forum?

[Jim Carroll]

Jet for me.
Better motor
Better dust extraction.
Better drive belt on moving table.

[Colin Howkins]

I,m with Jim on this.

Go the jet 16/32 you will not regret it:2tsup:

Regards

Colin Howkins
Graceville Qld

[woodbe]

There's one on ebay at the moment:

http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Drum-Sander-Performax_W0QQitemZ150156042521QQihZ005QQcategoryZ20782QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

woodbe.

[Scribbly Gum]

The Performax is a very fine unit.
The Ebay item mentioned is the 16-32 model.
If you haven't looked at the Performax range, they are well worth investigating.
Good luck.
SG:roll::roll::roll:

[Salty]

Get a price from GPW on the 16-32 Jet $1040 :D was the price I was quoted a couple of days ago. For me that seems to be the best available at the moment.
http://gpwoodturning.yahoostore.com.au/cgi/index.cgi/shopfront/view_product_details?category_id=1107133412&product_id=1107219798

[Ivor]

thanks guys. Is the performax the same as the Jet but with a different label - like the 12" thicknesser range?