Drum Sand paper loading hint?

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:41 pm

I tried to use a 1 1/2" drum sander drill attachment and could not get it all the way on the cylinder. I had figured out that it had a right hand thread, so I had pressure released. Eventually I disassembled it so I could tap on the rubber cylinder to drive it the into the paper cylinder. When I had pretty well ruined the far end of the sand paper cylinder, I still had over a half an inch to go. It was far enough for the task at hand, so I used it.

Anyone have any tips for doing it right?:D

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Mon Jul 23, 2012 11:46 pm

saminmn wrote:I tried to use a 1 1/2" drum sander drill attachment and could not get it all the way on the cylinder. I had figured out that it had a right hand thread, so I had pressure released. Eventually I disassembled it so I could tap on the rubber cylinder to drive it the into the paper cylinder. When I had pretty well ruined the far end of the sand paper cylinder, I still had over a half an inch to go. It was far enough for the task at hand, so I used it.

Anyone have any tips for doing it right?:D

Try slipping it on from the other end!;)

wa2crk · Post by **wa2crk** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 8:21 am

Relax the tension bolt when not using the drums. Keeping the drum compressed can cause it to take a "set" and they do not always recover from this condition. Try to roll the rubber cylinder on a bench top using a 2X4 and some pressure to get the cylinder to relax. If this does not work you can mount the sanding drum without a sleeve and run it at a low speed and sand the tight area with some coarse sandpaper to reduce the diameter slightly.
When I have a tight sanding sleeve I have used talcum powder to help ease it onto the drum.
Bill V

stephen_a._draper · Post by **stephen_a._draper** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:10 pm

After loosening the center bolt put the drum in your freezer for about an hour. The sleeve will slide right on.

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:10 pm

Bill,

Thanks, I have also got the 2 1/4" drum and it is also tightened from PO. So, I will make sure it is loosened.

I will try rolling out the set on the inch and a half after the current sand paper is shot. I have some baby power for keeping hands dry when shooting pool; I'll try it next time there is a problem.

I was afraid use rubber and lubricant in original question after the vice lube question's responses:D

JPG · Post by **JPG** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:13 pm

saminmn wrote:Bill,

Thanks, I have also got the 2 1/4" drum and it is also tightened from PO. So, I will make sure it is loosened.

I will try rolling out the set on the inch and a half after the current sand paper is shot. I have some baby power for keeping hands dry when shooting pool]I was afraid use rubber and lubricant in original question after the vice lube question's responses[/B]

That might work also!:D

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 12:17 pm

Thanks Steve. I had just started that a few minutes ago.

Do I know you? I lived in Omaha up until 4 years ago and worked out at Offit AB part of the time I was there. I am not good with names:(

anmius · Post by **anmius** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 4:21 pm

+1 for the talcum powder.

saminmn · Post by **saminmn** » Tue Jul 24, 2012 9:02 pm

stephen_a._draper wrote:After loosening the center bolt put the drum in your freezer for about an hour. The sleeve will slide right on.

Was a no go.

It was on most of the way when I put in the freezer. I did get it down to under 1/4".

Will try next time, before loading a new cylinder.

dforeman · Post by **dforeman** » Wed Jul 25, 2012 12:23 pm

You might also consider using a little soap. Or, perhaps a little STP or Armorall Protectant to help make it slippery. Plus, it should also help extend the life of your drum. Rubber starts to get hard over a period of time and stick/mold to one position (like somebody else mentioned here). The protectant would help to keep the rubber pliable longer.