Palmgren 81318 18-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Drum Sander, 120-Volt 1 Phase

Palmgren 81318 18-Inch 1-1/2 Horsepower Drum Sander, 120-Volt 1 Phase

Ranking: 7.0 out of 10

Manufacturer: Palmgren
Product Code: 726896813189
Price: $1,009.99 -- get the latest pricing from Amazon

Features:

  • Fully welded unibody construction for optimal stability
  • Easy to change abrasives for less downtime
  • 100-grit abrasives included for immediate use
  • Four-screw design easily raises and lowers table for smooth operation
  • Heavy duty stand for optimal durability

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Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 4.3 out of 10
Created: Dec 25, 2008
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During the set-up of this machine I inadvertantly left a couple of screws on the conveyor. I started the sander and the screws went through, tearing strips out of the conveyor belt. The sanding drum wasn't hurt. I called Palmgren and talked to a nice guy who promptly sent me a new conveyor belt AND a new sandpaper strip for the drum!
br / On top of that the sander works like a dream! You can't get better customer service than that!

Palmgren Drum Sander Review

Rating: 5 out of 5
Weight: 3.2 out of 10
Created: Nov 24, 2008
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3 best features: height adjustment is via table rather than overhead gantry so latter stays in alignment; greater weight translates to heavier components, EX: drive belt adjusters (You'll know the diff. if you've worked with light stamped metal adjusters.); has built-in dust collector although it still could use a vacuum.
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br /only "bad" feature: I can't find 3" X 84" precut adhesive strips so I cut my own.
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br /Summary: heavy, quiet, strong and priced with lesser machines.