Simple Lathe Drum Sander

http://www.woodcademy.com https://2sand.com/1-in-x-50-yard-150-ft-cloth-shop-rolls I needed a way to sand curved drawer fronts for the Dressing Mirror project in episodes 5&6 of Woodcademy TV Season 2. The parts are too wide at 4" to use a drill press drum sander. But with a lathe it is very easy to create the perfect sanding solution in just a few minutes work.

The drawer fronts in the Triptych Mirror build feature a reverse curve that requires shaping and sanding. The Woodcademy shop does not feature a drum sander large enough to work a 4” wide part.

So in this video, Ralph shows how to quickly adapt your lathe to the task using 1” cloth backs sanding roll from 2sand.com.

Between the grit selection and lathe speed control, this trick gives you complete control over the sanding process.