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20th May 2020, 07:02 AM #16
This is for info only - from the Jet 10-20 Manual page 12 https://content.jettools.com/assets/...900_man_EN.pdf
I think you will find similar instructions on drum alignment in the Jet, Performax, Supermax manuals etc.
"Fine Tuning Drum Alignment
When sanding boards wider than the drum, drum alignment is critical and must be adjusted slightly higher on the outboard end. This will prevent any ridges from developing in the stock. Always check it on a piece of scrap wood, as follows, before sanding the work piece. "Mobyturns
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I've been trying to find a similar o/seas model as I assume it's coming out the same factory as a number of other brands, haven't found one yet but did find the Hare & Forbes one is the same model as the Craftex CX507 in the States. Lot's of complaints about the lack of grip on the belt though.
L110 - DS-1632 Drum Sander | Hare & Forbes Machineryhouse
https://www.busybeetools.com/product...cx-series.html
It's similar'ish to the QWS, but with minor frame differences, HP rating and belt motor attachment. May be out of same factory to a different spec?
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That's what I'm worried about!
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20th May 2020, 01:41 PM #21
Well I'm happy with the Jet 10-20 and I was fully aware of some owners experiencing accelerated wear on the height adjustment on that model before I purchased. Its done a fair bit of work thicknessing thin boards & veneers with no issues so far. Had the smaller unit not become available again I do believe that I would have purchased the QWS unit.
I think that many of the issues with machinery are actually caused by operator error or inexperience, though some are through the "economies of mass manufacturing" which underestimate the typical "user" and the expected life cycle of critical wear components. Budget "multi branded" machinery is basically a throw away item due to poor after sales and spare parts support.Last edited by Mobyturns; 20th May 2020 at 01:42 PM. Reason: typos
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When I first looked at drum sanders I looked at that Jet model at Carbatec, but doing research did indicate a lot of problems with the leadscrew thread stripping badly by a lot of owners. Carbatec doesn't sell the Jet anymore, but looking at the new Carbatec model it's identical to the Hare & Forbes model, which in turn is identical to the Craftex model in the US.
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