Lathe Sanding Drum

Turn your lathe into a double-duty machine with a standard sanding belt and this shop-made drum.

Get more use out of your lathe by adding a sanding drum. This one uses 3"" x 24"" sanding belts you can find at any hardware store or home center. It’s a common size belt used on portable belt sanders. What’s great about this sanding drum is how easy it is to make.

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What You Get:

  • 4 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
  • 15 full-color photos and illustrations
  • Detailed shop-proven tips and techniques

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