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Peter Meacham 18-36 Drum Sander
December 17th, 2002 05:29 AM
Hi everyone - new forum user here. I recently purchased a Craftsman "Professional tool series" 18-36 drum sander. There is no OEM manufacturer's data plate on the machine but is obviously made by Ryobi. I have used the sander a couple of times now for extended periods and do like it very much. Not too happy with the Sears owner's manual - very limited. I am hoping I can get a manual from Ryobi on that product. I understand that Performax includes a video tape with their products.
Also, Sears only included one belt(100 grit)and I soon broke that belt as I was experimenting with the sander. The break was at the end near the inboard clip so I mended the belt with duct tape (what else) and kept sanding. They did include a spare conveyer belt (guilty concience I suppose)and good thing they did because on the second day of usage I did not notice the conveyer belt drifting toward the inboard side and it soon tore also. I think I have the new conveyer belt tracking properly now. I got replacement 3.5" wide bulk sanding belts from Klingspor and cut the taper the same as the original belt. I have alot of 3.0" wide bulk belts but cannot figure out the proper taper to make it work on this 18-36 machine. Any suggestions for me here please.

Does any one else have this machine?

Thanks, Pete
Adam Surface Drum Sander
April 19th, 2005 04:54 AM
I used to work for several companies's technical publications departments.

I wouldn't hold your breath for a fantastic user's manual. Most of them are bare bones guides to assembly, safety, product features and limited usage guides. It's just the nature of the beast.

For better third party literature, I would look at the various woodworking magazines' product evaluations.

And, if FineWoodworking has an article on the use of your tool, you'll be "In Like Flint" with operation and TIP info.

[I know exactly where that "In like Flint" expression originated. Does anybody remember watching the Flint movie?]
Joe Beating the Drum
April 20th, 2005 08:13 AM
Pete:

If the model # starts with '315', it's a Ryobi.

Talk to Sabrina Allen in Technical Services of Ryobi, sabrina.allen@ryobitools.com
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