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   PeteBradley | Nov 01, 2006 01:45am | #1

   The LCD will likely last as long as that machine, and if not it's easily replaced. The 2/3 HP motor is likely overrated. A true 1/3 is plenty for that machine.

   Whatever you get, you'll quickly find you use it for all sorts of things.

   Pete

   
   

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   Edited 10/31/2006 6:46 pm ET by PeteBradley

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   rover1 | Nov 02, 2006 06:53pm | #2

   Will that 12" Craftsman be suitable for drum sanding or will I need to step up to a larger frill press?

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   PeteBradley | Nov 02, 2006 07:29pm | #3

   I don't know how solidly this machine is constructed, but regardless of the machine I'd expect it's ok for occasional sanding. The bearings in these machines are commonly the same ones used for radial loads anyway. If you're going to do a lot of sanding or heavy sanding with tall or wide drums, a drill press isn't a great choice.Pete

   Edited 11/2/2006 12:30 pm ET by PeteBradley

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   trialnut | Nov 03, 2006 04:07pm | #5

   It's not the bearings that can't take the radial load, it's the morse taper that is not designed for radial loading. Side loading causes it to work loose while end loading causes it to get tighter. If thre drill press has a screw on chuck that screws directly to yhe quill shaft without any morse taper involved then side loading is usually not a problem.

   RichThe Professional Termite

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   PeteBradley | Nov 03, 2006 04:18pm | #6

   Yeah, I knew someone was gonna bring that up.  That's where I was going with light sanding and small drums.   Maybe I'm just lucky, but I haven't popped a taper yet.  

   I don't know for sure, but I think it's unlikely that a Craftsman 12" is going to use a taper anyway.

   Pete

   Edited 11/3/2006 9:21 am ET by PeteBradley

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   xmike | Nov 03, 2006 04:55pm | #7

   Hi Trialnut,

   I never new that - makes good sense, though.  Thanks for the information.

   Mike D

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   xmike | Nov 02, 2006 10:12pm | #4

   Try to look at the owners manual before you decide.

   The manual on my 16 inch Craftsman says no drum sanding allowed.

   Mike D