Another tool update in my shop. Replacing the big old 24 inch thickness sander with a Jet 1836 open ended drum sander. This is the unboxing assembly and first though about it.
Looks like a keeper. You took the time to read the instructions and make the necessary adjustments enough times to get the machine working like it is supposed to. That is a skill to many people fail to do. You did a great job. Thanks for sharing with us . Fred. 👍👍👍👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻
It works nice. I find the only way to find out if there is a problem with a new tool is to take the time to set it up. It's funny because some of the reviews said they had snipe but apparently they never adjusted theirs. Thanks for watching.
Thanks. looks like it will fit my needs and work nice. Adjusting is a hit and miss process with this but worth taking the time to do. Happy Holidays. Thanks for watching.
When I assembled the stand for my Supermax 19-38 I did the same thing you did and put the leg on the wrong side of the bracket. Nice to know I'm not alone when making silly mistakes. Thanks for sharing.
The camera catches everything. I should have read the manual instead of just glancing at the pictures. These are nice size sanders. Thanks for watching.
I love mine also. No problems yet and it does a great job once set up. That Jet oscillating belt sander I use is another tool I couldn't do without after using it a couple years. Thanks for watching.
Wow christmas came early for you!! LOL Looks like a great sander nice job getting her set up!! Be careful with the belt drive getting your shirt caught could be an issue but I am sure you know that!! Thanks for sharing!!
i agree with the power switch, one should turn both off and you could still adjust the rate of speed,. i just ordered my 2550 yesterday. i was trying to decide between the super max and the Jet and the reasons i went with the jet is...5 year warranty, i prefer the method of adjusting the infeed and outfeed rollers, the motor for the belt is in the rear and the the adjustment knob to set the roller and table parallel. I currently have a supermax 1632 and it has been a great machine, i just wanted a little more capacity. you are going to love the convenience of the machine, its a great time saver!!!
I thought about going bigger but didn't think 1.75 hp is enough. My old sander was 24 inches and had a 3 hp 220v motor that was barely enough power for the full width. let me know how yours works. The jet quality seems really good and easy to maintain. Thanks for watching.
Another excellent video. Loved the one on the 18 inch Laguna which saved me from that machine. Thank you for taking the time to share this video as well. I am buying a drum sander in two days and the oscillating 2244 Jet is the front runner but I truly like the small footprint of the 18/36 you have. I noticed you said you loved your old oscillating Jet. Could you please share why you went with this one instead of a second oscillating Jet? The oscillating Jet 2244's do have good reviews, especially on the finish and you can turn the oscillating feature off if desired but there are complaints about belt stretch and overlap from the stretch.
Oscillating would be a better choice with more aggressive stock removal if you have the room. I went with this for the small size and ability to handle small parts. I am totally out of room in my shop. Thanks for watching.
I was looking at a sander like that a few years back because I had sawn some sycamore and if you have ever had any dealings with it you know it is very hard to plane because of the wild grain. I was also glad you had something to lift the sanding head out of the box. I'd hate to see you injure your shoulder again.
I have fought with elm that has similar wild grain. It will be nice to have the extra capacity in a smaller machine. I use that nifty lift a lot lately. Still can't pick up much but its stronger every day. Thanks for watching
Thanks. Only an. inch so far. looks like the big one tonight is east of us. We are locked away like hermits and doing well. Happy Holidays. Thanks for watching.
Interesting fact, the 1632 takes 3 in wide sandpaper while the 1836 takes 3-3/8 sandpaper. Also the 2244 and 2550 also take 3 in sandpaper strips. Odd they would make the 1836 different.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 I agree it was likely done for static balancing. the 2550 has 8 1/2 wraps, 2244 7 1/2 wraps, Supermax 1938 6 1/2 wraps ad the 1632 5 1/2 wraps all with 3 in paper. And it looks like they are all using 3 inch increments and explains the supermax 37 using 12 1/2 wraps it is a 3 in increment. The 3 in sandpaper may have worked had they moved the clip another 180 degrees on the drum. It would be close and the drum could have been dynamically balanced. These are great sanders and thank you for the review.
the power switch for the belt and the drum are separate because thats how your suppose to set up the thickness of cut for the material your working.. you put the material in and spin the drum by hand till it barely hits the material, at this point the material is stuck in the machine so you need to be able to turn the conveyor on by itself to get your material out.. idk if that makes sense or not.. also ive found this machine really needs the infeed and outfeed tables to not get snipe.
I always ran the board through and just cranked the handle til it started sanding on the first pass with my old machine. I am going to add a switch to the power cord because I am set in my ways.l see a digital display in the future that should really help. With parts shorter then the belt tables don't do anything. For longer boards I have an expandable conveyor on order that should help till I get around to building folding tables because I want to keep the footprint down and the Jet tables dont fold. It's nice to have a machine that can do smaller parts. Thanks for watching.
@@unemployedredneckhillbilly2023 sounds good, thanks for the reply... side note when you go to adjust the tracking of the conveyor belt you'll want to be able to power that individually. my jet sander has a tendency to very slowly track to one side or the other and is kind of annoying lol
I didn't consider any other brands. I was so happy with my Jet oscillating belt sander that I just went with another Jet. Supermax makes one but it's a Laguna product and I wouldn't touch another Laguna product after the bandsaw issues. Thanks for watching.
They were from Amazon don't remember exactly which ones. Just search for the proper stud diameter and weight rating. Mine is still an awesome machine. Thanks for watching.
I've been looking to buy this very model (hence, how I arrived here). Is yours still good? I've read some negative reviews on other same-styled, though smaller, Jet models, and I figure it's that they didn't read the instructions and take time to set it up. I have several large Jet tools in my shop, and they've been great for years! What are your thoughts? Thanks!
So far it has been great. It is not a powerful machine that can remove 1/16 of an inch per pass and if you don't try to make it take off a lot, it should last. As they get bigger they become more rigid may be why some have problems with the smaller ones. I think they have an oscillating model now that may be more aggressive. Thanks for watching.
Still working great with no problems. light cuts at slow feeds are required on wider stock. I am very happy with this and the oscillating jet belt sander I purchased. Thanks for watching.
Nice video! Couldn't help getting a little nervous every time your sweatshirt started to be pulled towards the sanding drum. If you were distracted leaning over to fool with work coming out the back side, you could have had an exciting, or possibly bad, day. I guess the risk of that is increased without the infeed and outfeed table extensions that would make it much harder to get clothing caught...
I have been dragged through the wringer before. I really haven't seen a need ror the overpriced extensions so far and have enjoyed this machine. A couple low cost roller stands work great for long items and work good with the fixed bed height. Thanks for watching
New viewer. Very interesting videos. Good array of topics. May I ask if you are an engineer by trade? You've got a good grasp on a lot of different skills.
I was. Spent many years involved in bringing very high tech products to life. Dropped out of the workforce 15 years ago after being replaced by H1B Visa workers. Best thing that I ever did. Thanks for watching.
A drum sander is really the last piece of machinery I want to get. How fine a finish can you achieve? Do you get to the point of being able to apply a finish, or do you still need to sand with a ros? I have a small shop too and that’s one of the main limiting factors (and I hate dealing with freight here - they seem to enjoy destroying anything they are asked to deliver). I usually throw out the included metal stands and build something with more storage so I can pack more into my fairly small shop.
I have been keeping 80 grit on it. Removes the stripes my Grizzly spiral planer leaves and ready for final sanding. It's not a required machine but nice to have. Takes to long to change grits so I have settled on the 80 and then use my orbital and RO sanders most of the time. Cabinet scrapers make cherry ready to finish after a couple passes. Thanks for watching.
It's good on short parts but without tables It can get a little on longer unsupported boards. Hasn't changed since I set it up. Tweaking those rollers took me a really long time. I really like mine. Thanks for watching.
Everyday is like Christmas lately. Been a fantastic couple years for investments that have let me upgrade all my shop tools without pain. Now to get back to projects. Merry Christmas to your family. Thanks for watching.
Do you think if I bought one of these i could get away with using this instead of a Planner for most board prep before final sanding. Think I can run 12" X 8 ft long planks with no problemr
No it's only meant for finish sanding. A wide belt sander can remove a lot of stock but they cost a lot. I definitely recommend a planer before something like this. This only has the power to take off a couple thousandths at a time. Thanks for watching.
