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Old 07-18-2009, 05:29 PM   #1
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What Brand Of Drum Sander, And Edger Do Ya'll Recommend?

I'm looking into picking up some new equipment in the next week. I was wondering what brand, and model you guys would recommend.

It's real hard to find any reviews on the web, so I'm asking the pro's here at contractortalk.

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Old 07-18-2009, 08:54 PM   #2
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Re: What Brand Of Drum Sander, And Edger Do Ya'll Recommend?

I haven't used many by comparison to the guys who specialize in s&f, but all of the Clarke's I have used were good pieces of gear. The very best I have used is about a 30 year old Hummel. Used it on 100 yr Dade County heart pine a couple of months ago. NO chatter marks whatsoever in over 700sf....with my helper running it lol. The two piece drum, sucked when it came time to change paper but I'd still take it any day. I have heard from reputable sources that the Bona machines are top-notch also.
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Re: What Brand Of Drum Sander, And Edger Do Ya'll Recommend?

Clarke super 7 edger

Hummel or FloorCrafter, big machines.
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Re: What Brand Of Drum Sander, And Edger Do Ya'll Recommend?

I've decided to go with the 8" Clarke Floorcrafter, and the Clark 7R edger. Thanks for the suggestions
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I've decided to go with the 8" Clarke Floorcrafter, and the Clark 7R edger. Thanks for the suggestions


Good choice!

As long as they don't get abused, you will have years and years of trouble free service.
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Good choice!

As long as they don't get abused, you will have years and years of trouble free service.
My only concern is that, I've never operated a belt sander before. I hear the Floorcrafter is a much easier machine to operate, and more aggressive than a drum sander. Is that true?
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Re: What Brand Of Drum Sander, And Edger Do Ya'll Recommend?

I used clarke ez-8 drum sander and clarke super 7r edge
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I suggest this Drum Sander: Essex Silver Line Pro-8 Sander, top of the line in it's class. You will get the results you are looking, I guarantee. Feel free to see its details through my signature.
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