I have a planer and drum sander. I typically use the planer for
dimensioning. The reasons I use the drum sander have been
a) Very short pieces
b) Piece too wide for the planer ( 13in)
c) Grain on wood resulting in tearing.
d) Assembled item has grain in two directions

Using the drum sander is much slower than the planer. Have to check the
drum from time to time to clean off gum. Repeated light passes are
required, but it is still easy to get the sandpaper too hot which increases
the gum build up resulting in more heat, etc.

Dave Paine.


"Ivan Vegvary" wrote in message
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On the Woodworking show, when making flat stock, he uses the following
procedures.
1) sizes the stock on the table saw
2) joints one edge and one face on the jointer
3) with jointed face down planes the opposite face on the planer
4) passes the stock through the drum sander for final size

QUESTION? Why did he not simply go for final size in the planer? While I
am sure a drum sander would be a nice tool to have, is it necessary for
the above goal?

Thanks,
Ivan Vegvary