Drum sander, thickness sander DIY (with plans)

Steef66 · Jul 25, 2025

EspenT said:
Thank you,
What is a good RPM for the sanding drum?

I work between 3000-5000 RPM

EspenT · Monday at 8:07 AM

Steef66 said:
I work between 3000-5000 RPM

I have received most of the parts now and cut the plywood. Did you use the nut insert and machine screws to fasten the ball bearings and normal wood screws for the rest?

Steef66 · Monday at 11:39 AM

EspenT said:
I have received most of the parts now and cut the plywood. Did you use the nut insert and machine screws to fasten the ball bearings and normal wood screws for the rest?

Yes. The parts that you have to release now and then. Like the bearings.

EspenT · Wednesday at 9:38 AM

Steef66 said:
Yes. The parts that you have to release now and then. Like the bearings.

Starting to come together.

EspenT · Wednesday at 2:33 PM

Dry fitting the rest of the parts.

Steef66 · Wednesday at 2:39 PM

EspenT said:
Dry fitting the rest of the parts.

That's the difficult part. Make sure everything is lined up correct. This will give you advantage in the future.

EspenT · Wednesday at 2:57 PM

Steef66 said:
That's the difficult part. Make sure everything is lined up correct. This will give you advantage in the future.

Yes. I need a break now before the final assembly. I am not super happy with the height difference between left and right side. If I start raising one side then it will no longer be parallel with the top plate (F). I will see where I stand after creating the drum.