I have a Delta 18-36 model 31-255 drum sander that I purchased used. It was working fine but needed a new sanding belt applied to the drum. i purchased a 4 pack and have destroyed 3 of the sheets (at $7 each) with no successful sanding job completed. The instructions in the manual make it seem simple, load one end into the spring clamp, wind around the drum tightly and add the other end in the other spring clamp. Also it mentions the sandpaper will stretch so it will need to be tightened. First it is difficult to press the spring clamps while loading the sandpaper and the paper has no excess so it must be perfect and takes several attempts to get both ends trapped with the spring clamps. After an hour or so I have been successful at loading the paper but after a few passes, the end near the motor comes loose and destroys the end of the sandpaper.
What am I doing wrong or is the Delta drum sander just a lemon? If I can get a new piece loaded it should last for a considerable amount of time before the need to change.
I am very frustrated and can use any pointers that can be provided by other owners of the same type sander.
What am I doing wrong or is the Delta drum sander just a lemon? If I can get a new piece loaded it should last for a considerable amount of time before the need to change.
I am very frustrated and can use any pointers that can be provided by other owners of the same type sander.