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   ScottB64 | Mar 03, 2005 04:17am | #1

   I am also interested in the DDS-225, am wondering if you bought one?

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   KLW1975 | Mar 14, 2005 07:35pm | #2

   Hi,

   Sorry about taking so long to get back to you.  No, I haven't yet, but am going to at the end of this month.  Would sure like to see a review on one first though.  I am looking for a drum sander that sands down to 1/8" and is at least 25" wide and is dual drum.  It seems to fit the bill.  The cheapest I have found these new is $2089 from a company in Washington.  They claim it is a sale,,,it will likely go off before the end of the month (my luck).  Let me know if you get one first...I will keep you posted.

   Kevin

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   ScottB64 | Mar 15, 2005 12:50am | #3

   Thanks for the reply, There does not seem to be much info out there yet, I went ahead and ordered one last week from a local hardware store, $2099 + tax, no freight charge, I will be picking it up at 6 this eve. I was able to see one, they are heavier than the Woodmasters 26"- 730lbs vs. 590lbs, and come with reverse, ect., what I liked the most was the rear drum adjustment. I can give you more info later this week. -Scott

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   KLW1975 | Mar 15, 2005 03:50pm | #4

   Glad to hear you are making the purchase!  I would like to hear about how much snipe (if any) there is, whether or not the 2 speeds on the belt are about right (doesn't seem to be enough difference between 8 and 10 fpm), how easy it is to put sandpaper on the rollers, and how can I get a 700+ pound sander downstairs to my basement shop with a 500 pound rated winch!  It really looks like a nice unit and I am really anxious to hear what you think of it.  In additional information you can give me would really be apprciated.

   Thanks in advance for the info!

   Kevin

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   KLW1975 | Mar 20, 2005 01:11am | #5

   Scott,

   Just wondering if you got a chance to use the new Powermatic Drum Sander yet and wanted to know how you liked it.

   Kevin

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   ScottB64 | Mar 20, 2005 06:21am | #6

   Hi Kevin, I have been busy getting our boat ready for paint this week, as of now I plan on devoting a good part of Sunday to getting the sander up and running, I have the plug, power cord and dust hook up I needed, I ordered some 120, 180 and 220 paper, will probably be sometime late next week before it arrives. Hopefully I will have some info for you by Sunday eve. -Scott