Going to look at a Performax 22/44 sander tomorrow.

[Jon]

Is there anything I should look at to see if its damaged or needs work on it? He says the belt has a small tear in it like 3/4 inch. other than that he says its in great shape.

 

[dick541]

Belts are easy to replace, as long as the drum turns free and runs true you are on the right track for a good sander. You must use a vaccuum with it. Hope it has infeed and outfeed tables.
dick

 

[Travis Porter]

Check the power feed make sure it works. on The 22-44 (at least mine) there is an adjustment to change the tilt of the column. Make sure it works and that you can get the drum fairly parallel to the table top. Check the gears and how easy the height adjustment works. It should be a bit tight, very little if any slop. Lastly, look at the paper holding mechanisms in the drum to make sure they aren't broken.

Good Luck!

 

[Jon]

Check the power feed make sure it works. on The 22-44 (at least mine) there is an adjustment to change the tilt of the column. Make sure it works and that you can get the drum fairly parallel to the table top. Check the gears and how easy the height adjustment works. It should be a bit tight, very little if any slop. Lastly, look at the paper holding mechanisms in the drum to make sure they aren't broken.

Good Luck!

If its not to mauch trouble could you take some pictures of yours for me? so I know what to look at.

 

[redhawknc1]

I've enjoyed the Performax 16-32 I purchased last week. All the suggestions above are good. The infeed/outfeed tables are nice! I've used it to flatten 2 cutting boards and some glueups. My 1hp delta DC seems to do a good job handling it. Make sure if they have any extra sandpaper or any other accessories to make sure that they are included. Accessories and paper is pricey. I'm sure you will enjoy it. What model you looking at. I feel that the bigger the better if you have the room.

 

[Jon]

I've enjoyed the Performax 16-32 I purchased last week. All the suggestions above are good. The infeed/outfeed tables are nice! I've used it to flatten 2 cutting boards and some glueups. My 1hp delta DC seems to do a good job handling it. Make sure if they have any extra sandpaper or any other accessories to make sure that they are included. Accessories and paper is pricey. I'm sure you will enjoy it. What model you looking at. I feel that the bigger the better if you have the room.

22/44

 

[redhawknc1]

That would be great! Let us know what you do!

 

[Travis Porter]

 

[Jon]

Thank you Travis. People like this are why NCWW is the best.