Thread: Problems with twin drum sander

We have a Performax twin drum sander 37'' model. These wide sanders play up something chronic when used by inexperienced operators. Resinous timber requires very fine settings. The difference between the front and rear drum should be no more than half a millimeter, even less for high resin content. As said by others, the shallower the depth of cut the better. Feeding the timber in at an angle helps prevent burning, but not always an option on narrower machines. Old thongs (think feet, not undies) make a good cheap abrasive cleaner. Regular use of the thong (after each pass) helps reduce build up and burn marks.
I have been considering fashioning a wide cleaning strip attached to the dust hood with thong material pinched between a pair of small size lengths of angle adjustable by tilt angle against the drum. So far, with careful use of the machine, it hasn't been necessary.