Effective Immediately: New Drum Sander Rules
Effective Immediately:
The width on boards for 67a, 67b, and 67c is 4" or greater.
Use 66a or 66b for boards less than 4" wide.
Fun Facts:
67a, 67b. 67c are 22" wide machines (Powermatic 2244).
66a and 66b are 10" wide machines (Jet 1020).
The "66" machines are underutilized compared to the "67" machines.
We change the paper on "67" machines 5x compared to the "66".
The paper on the "67" machine is $15 per install.
The paper on the "66" machines is $6 per install.
The main culprit is narrow strips on the "67" machines that load or burn the paper at one narrow spot,
The paper then requires replacement as no one will use it for a wider board.
Please remember to use the provider erasers frequently, it will help extend the life and cost of our sand paper.