Drum Sanders are fairly expensive tools. However these machines can greatly expand woodworking capacities. Going in for second hand equipment may not be a bad idea. One place you could begin with is the Machinery Seller, a monthly classified publication aimed at those who are buying or selling second hand equipment and machinery. Machinery Seller is now also available on-line!
The cost range of used drum sanders is wide and you could negotiate. The one thing to look out for is one with less vibration. Most sanders produce vibration to some extent. Better quality tools control and minimize this. For occasional use this does not matter too much, however for prolonged use it will quickly have a noticeable effect on operator comfort and fatigue. For extended periods of use exposure to ongoing high levels of vibration can have serious and permanent medical effects - particularly to the hands and joints.
Sanding appears to be innocuous task, yet it is a potential health hazard when it comes to dealing safely with the dust hazard. Sanding dust is particularly dangerous because of its very fine particle size. Small particle sizes can be very difficult for the bodies normal dust protection mechanisms to deal with. This can result in permanent trapping of fine particle dust in the lungs, which can go on to cause a variety of unwanted conditions. Many wood dusts are also toxic by inhalation. Inhalation of fine dusts can even result in fatalities after only relatively short durations of exposure. Buy sanders having dust collection facility.
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