Drum Sander Vs Belt Floor Sanders

Drum and belt sanders for hardwood floor refinishing are two different tools. For all intent and purposes you’re likely to find belt sanders at the common rental places today. Reasons being they are easier to work with not only in functioning when sanding but Replacing drum sander paper working on the floor itself. Another difference is common belt sanders do not require the high energy drum sanders need. Larger drum machines need 220 volt power sources, while others only 110.

The Drum Sander

The more traditional drum sander manufactured in widths of 8 to 12 inches is capable of removing more material in one pass than others on the market. Examples being floors that require heavy sanding to remove deep scratches or complete removal of older hardwood floor stains.

Or in the case of refinishing many prefinished micro beveled floors that require removing the bevel for a uniform appearance; they simply get the work done quicker, but should be left up to a professional that has knowledge of the power they exert. By way of explanation, any inexperienced person at the controls can cause serious damage requiring repairs you would rather not see.

Belt Sanders

Belt sander machines look similar to a traditional drum sander. Opposed to the drum sander, this machine is equipped with soft rollers that the sanding paper resides on. It provides more protection in that the machine can navigate minor contours in the existing hardwood floor.

Sanding paper is different with both tools. Belt sanders simply allow one to slip sanding belts on and off without much effort. Drum machines take longer with abrasive sheets being wrapped around one single drum (photo above) and clamped into place by way of it's own locking mechanism.

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