HILTEX 10342 Drum Sander Kit, 26 Pc Set, 1/8 & 1/4" Drive Spindle Sander for Woodworking, Spindle Sander Sleeves & 5 Rubber Sanding Drum for Drill, Sanding Arbor, 1" Drum Sander Paper, 80 & 120 Grit

This drum sander kit is a fantastic addition to my workshop tools. It arrived nicely packaged, keeping all the components organized. Overall, a solid purchase for any DIY enthusiast or woodworker needing a reliable tool for shaping and smoothing curves. Highly recommended.

I really only need one sander bit but the kit was so cheap It was a no brainer to buy a set. I used it for a wood project. Works decent, but as others have said, the sanding sleeve can sometimes start shifting off the rubber core bit no matter how much you tighten the screw. Not a huge deal, but it should be mentioned.

I've had a drill press for a long time. I COULD use a drum sander machine, especially if it was free. But I only very occasionally sand an inner curve, for example on a wooden shelf bracket. What I do with this is just put it on my drill press and while it's not as powerful or perfect as a dedicated drum sander, it gets the job done much more cheaply and without taking up my limited shop space. It takes fairly standard replacement sandpaper cylinders. They come in different sizes and textures, and not from just one manufacturer. You can clean them with an air blowing device and an eraser sold for sanders and use the drums plenty of times before they wear out--it's not like get them dirty and they're gone, that's very important because some people think so and go through a lot of them. The set is very easy to use. You just push the tube of sandpaper onto the rubber insert and screw the nut down a little, which makes the rubber insert bulge and hold the sandpaper in place. There are multiple sizes which provide for different diameters depending on what you are sanding. Far as how much this will take off, it's kind of in the middle of hand sanding and belt sanding. It's pretty fast and you will often still need a final sanding by hand with, say, 220 grit. It won't make something disappear before your eyes like a belt sander can--but it also can't get away from you or seriously hurt you. This particular set comes in its own case, which I find invaluable. I use them (honestly) very occasionally, so when I'm not using them, they go on the shelf with things like special drill bits or specific occasion screwdrivers. Then when they come out they're all in order and they're clean and I just go along the line and pick the one I want. So, summary, a great way to get the benefits of a drum sander without paying for one or using up space with one.

This is a very nice kit for sanding in small areas.

Unfortunately, the first sanding drum in the set that I needed to use was the 2 inch. I almost scrapped a customer's material because it was off center and wobbled around out of control. When I pulled it apart to see where the malfunction was, it turns out that the hole in the drum was about an inch in diameter, but the mandrel itself only measures slightly over a quarter of an inch in diameter. The washers on either end have a sort of flange stamped into them in order to line up the mandrel with the center of the drum. After putting it back together very carefully, I was able to get it to work with an acceptable degree of wobble. This quirk caught me off-guard because other sets I have used typically have a quarter inch hole through the drum, which pretty much guarantees that the mandrel will line up correctly. Not sure how much the company saved by cutting out the extra material, but it seems a chinsey way of manufacturing to me, hence the two stars only. For the record, the other size drums seem to be made fine, and the sanding sleeves seem to be ok. ****Update**** It occurred to me that the 2 inch sanding drum may be more hollowed out to allow it to expand more easily. I was using one with a quarter inch through hole from another manufacturer, and after a while I was unable to tighten the drum enough to hold the sanding sleeve in place. It worked ok when it was new, but the rubber may have hardened with age. So maybe this set isn't so bad, considering that the others I have used are also made very cheaply. To be fair, I am adding a star.

These sandpaper rolls work great for radius areas that are rough, i have only use 2 sizes so far but they work excellent. The product seems very durable and great sanding ability. Each different roll is just the right size for most curves.

This is a great budget friendly drum sander kit. After downsizing my woodshop, I no longer had enough space for all my larger equipment. with this kit, I am still able to get the majority of my contour sanding on my smaller piece with my drill press. The case is perfect for storing these in a drawer or shelf, out of the way when not in use. I am very pleased that it came with extra sand paper. It is always nice when a company offers you enough product to really test it out and not use up all the material as you find your learning curve. My only gripe is that the bend a little off center if you apply excessive force. You have to remember that these aren't industrial grade products, these are home use and hobbyist products.

Love the HILTEX drum sander kit because of the sand paper tensioner screw adjuster. Sandpaper stays sucured on the barrel. Plus the sandpaper replacement pack is right on Amazon.

all good

Great Product

El set viene bastante completo, los tambores sujetan muy bien las lijas, es para trabajo ligero pero práctico y funcional, lo recomiendo.

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Works as expected