R&D Bandsaws - Sanding Supplies

As the V-Drum Sander celebrates many years on the market, it continues to be one of the hottest new tools for woodworkers. Initially shown at woodworking shows across Canada, it has since been shown on HGTV's In The Workshop, featured in American Woodworker magazine, and most recently has joined the tour of American Woodworking Shows. Word is spreading about this innovative new tool, and its popularity is continuing to rise. Originally designed to be a poor man's drum sander, this product has changed the way woodworkers surface sand. It has become a favourite of production shops and hobbyists alike meeting the needs of woodworker's across Canada and the United States. This machine is not the be all or the end all, but for 95% of woodworkers, the V-Drum Sander has countless applications.

Unique Features of the V-Drum
	1. No clips needed for holding paper. VELCRO brand hook and loop is used for changing paper - simply unroll one grit and roll on another.
	2. On longer drums use two or three different grits at once.
	3. Klingspor brand stearate coated paper will sand pine, paint and even nails without damaging the sandpaper, a savings to the user.
	4. Sandpaper used on the V-Drum is less costly than the clothback paper used for commercial units.
	5. The drum is made form polycarbonate tubing which runs cooler and eliminates static. With no static on the drum, dust won't stick to the paper. Instead it drops down into the box, allowing for easier dust collection.
	6. With the use of fences and hold downs, the drum works much like a jointer.
	7. Centrifugal force is a key element. Firstly it lifts paper off the drum creating an air gap. The air gap prevents the drum from creating heat, which in turn helps paper to last longer. Secondly, centrifugal force means it takes less power to run the "V"-Drum as the drum is not forcing the paper into the wood.
	8. Depth of cut is changed by switching the grit of sandpaper. If you want to cut more use a coarser grit, but to cut less, use a finer grit, etc.

The Works
The Works includes a basic kit (and bearings), 2 - 10yd rolls of paper, 2 balanced pulleys, Linkbelt, and Floor Model V-Drum Plan. Sizes of bearings, pulleys, and length of linkbelt will vary according to the size of drum ordered.