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  1. 1st September 2007, 05:26 PM #1
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    Default drum sanders - can't decide

    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

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    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?
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  3. 1st September 2007, 06:58 PM #2
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    Jet for me.
    Better motor
    Better dust extraction.
    Better drive belt on moving table.
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  4. 1st September 2007, 07:16 PM #3
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    Default drum sander

    I,m with Jim on this.

    Go the jet 16/32 you will not regret it

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  5. 1st September 2007, 07:51 PM #4
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    There's one on ebay at the moment:

    http://cgi.ebay.com.au/Drum-Sander-P...QQcmdZViewItem

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  6. 1st September 2007, 08:07 PM #5
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    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.
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    Get a price from GPW on the 16-32 Jet $1040 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...._id=1107219798
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    thanks guys. Is the performax the same as the Jet but with a different label - like the 12" thicknesser range?
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