DIY Drum Sander Kits

Experience Precision with the V - Drum and Flatmaster Sanders

Looking for a drum sander that sets itself apart from traditional models? The DIY V - Drum and Flatmaster Sanders offer a unique design, sanding from the bottom up instead of the top down, ensuring you avoid sanding through sawdust and leave a cleaner finish. What makes these sanders truly exceptional is their ability to eliminate static, preventing sawdust from sticking to your material and leaving a perfectly clean surface every time.

Key Features:

• Bottom-Up Sanding: Unlike conventional drum sanders, the V - Drum Sander sands from beneath, preventing sawdust buildup and ensuring a cleaner cut.
• Static-Free Operation: No static means no dust clinging to your material, resulting in a cleaner surface.
• Cool Sanding Technology: The high RPM and centrifugal force lift the sandpaper off the drum, creating an air gap for cooler, more efficient sanding.
• Versatile Application: Perfect for flat sanding, edge sanding, and useful for a variety of materials, including wood, glass, granite, aluminum, steel, and plastic.

Unique Benefits:

• Quick Sandpaper Changes: The VELCRO® brand hook-and-loop system allows you to switch sandpaper easily—just unroll one grit and roll on another.
• Multiple Grits on One Drum: On longer drums, you can use two or three different grits at once for efficient sanding.
• Durable and Cost-Effective Sandpaper: Klingspor stearate-coated sandpaper sands pine, paint, and even nails without damage, saving you money. Plus, V -Drum sandpaper is more affordable than cloth-backed commercial sandpaper.
• Cooler, Static-Free Drums: Made from polycarbonate tubing, the drum runs cooler and eliminates static, ensuring easier dust collection and longer sandpaper life.
• Versatile Functionality: With fences and hold-downs, the sanding drum functions much like a jointer for additional precision.

Efficiently and Intelligently Designed

• Centrifugal Force: This unique feature lifts the sandpaper off the drum, creating an air gap for cooler sanding and reducing power requirements.
• Adjustable Sanding Depth: Easily change the depth of cut by switching sandpaper grits—use coarse for deep cuts, or fine for lighter finishing.

V - Drum Sander Kit Includes:

• 24" x 4" diameter drum
• 2 bearings
• 2 - 3"x5/8" pulleys
• 2 - 3"x10yd rolls of sandpaper (100g and 180g)
• Instructional DVD with plans for easy construction

This DIY Drum Sander kit is perfect for both hobbyists and professionals, offering a feed rate of 20' per minute. The 18" Drum Sander requires a minimum of 1/3 HP motor and the 24" Drum Sander requires a minimum of a 1/2 HP motor (1725-1750 RPM).  We offer a wide range of sandpaper grits, from 60 to 400, and up to 1500 grit by special order for polishing.

Motor Options: Motors are available for purchase at stores like Harbor Freight or farm supply stores, or can often be found used at auctions or marketplace ads. We also offer compatible motors.  Just let us know your motor shaft size to ensure the correct pulley is included.

International Customers:
For customers outside North America, our Build your own Drum Sander kits provide a cost-effective alternative to shipping the fully assembled Flatmaster. Build a custom box and top with our kit and save on shipping costs.

Be sure to check out our online demos and FAQs for more information on setup and operation!