Thinking about it, any suggestions?
Yep, I had that decision a long time ago and went delta that was an expensive lesson.Super Max and be done . Used to be the old performax .. i have run them for years , they work and keep on .
- CharlesNeil
Now that you have both the Flatmaster 24 and the Jet 22-44 do you still find you get use out of the Flatmaster? I guess what I am asking is there anything the Flatmaster does better, simpler or faster than the Jet? Or is the Jet your all around go to sander?I have the Flatmaster 24 inch and it s a very interesting tool. I also added the Jet 22-44 OCS this past spring and it does a great job. I really like the oscillation feature, things come out finish ready very easily. If you are on a limited budget and if don t mind hand feeding material the Flatmaster is a great tool.
- retfr8flyr
I still use the Flatmaster for some projects, even owning the Jet. The Flatmaster has the unique ability to sand flat, hence the name, and my Jet will thickness something but not necessarily make it flat. If you sand a twisted, or cupped, piece the pressure from the drum will flatten it out as it goes through but it will go right back to the previous condition after it passes the drum. The Flatmaster registers everything off of the flat top and you are lightly pushing the piece through by hand so things will actually come out flat and true. Depending on the project and the time required, I will use whichever machine does the best job.I have the Flatmaster 24 inch and it s a very interesting tool. I also added the Jet 22-44 OCS this past spring and it does a great job. I really like the oscillation feature, things come out finish ready very easily. If you are on a limited budget and if don t mind hand feeding material the Flatmaster is a great tool.
- retfr8flyr
Now that you have both the Flatmaster 24 and the Jet 22-44 do you still find you get use out of the Flatmaster? I guess what I am asking is there anything the Flatmaster does better, simpler or faster than the Jet? Or is the Jet your all around go to sander?
I debating a new Flatmaster or a used drum sander like the jet. Thanks for your insight!
- BandsawJeff
Interesting…Thanks!I have the Flatmaster 24 inch and it s a very interesting tool. I also added the Jet 22-44 OCS this past spring and it does a great job. I really like the oscillation feature, things come out finish ready very easily. If you are on a limited budget and if don t mind hand feeding material the Flatmaster is a great tool.
- retfr8flyr
Now that you have both the Flatmaster 24 and the Jet 22-44 do you still find you get use out of the Flatmaster? I guess what I am asking is there anything the Flatmaster does better, simpler or faster than the Jet? Or is the Jet your all around go to sander?
I debating a new Flatmaster or a used drum sander like the jet. Thanks for your insight!
- BandsawJeff
I still use the Flatmaster for some projects, even owning the Jet. The Flatmaster has the unique ability to sand flat, hence the name, and my Jet will thickness something but not necessarily make it flat. If you sand a twisted, or cupped, piece the pressure from the drum will flatten it out as it goes through but it will go right back to the previous condition after it passes the drum. The Flatmaster registers everything off of the flat top and you are lightly pushing the piece through by hand so things will actually come out flat and true. Depending on the project and the time required, I will use whichever machine does the best job.
Paper is a breeze to change and you can go with very fine grit without worrying about burning The biggest drawback to the Flatmaster is doing long pieces. It s hard to keep even pressure across the top with the longer pieces but I added the wing system, that Stockroom Supply offers, for mine and they help a lot. Depending on the projects you normally work with, a Flatmaster is hard to beat for the price.
- retfr8flyr
I got my motor from Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Century-formerly-Smith-GF2054-Bearing/dp/B006P1NRZS/ref=sr_1_3?ie=UTF8&qid=1516319134&sr=8-3&keywords=1%2F2+hp+1725+rpm+electric+motor It has worked fine for me. You can run anything from 1/2 hp on up but it needs to be 1725-1750 RPM motor.I have the Flatmaster 24 inch and it s a very interesting tool. I also added the Jet 22-44 OCS this past spring and it does a great job. I really like the oscillation feature, things come out finish ready very easily. If you are on a limited budget and if don t mind hand feeding material the Flatmaster is a great tool.
- retfr8flyr
Now that you have both the Flatmaster 24 and the Jet 22-44 do you still find you get use out of the Flatmaster? I guess what I am asking is there anything the Flatmaster does better, simpler or faster than the Jet? Or is the Jet your all around go to sander?
I debating a new Flatmaster or a used drum sander like the jet. Thanks for your insight!
- BandsawJeff
I still use the Flatmaster for some projects, even owning the Jet. The Flatmaster has the unique ability to sand flat, hence the name, and my Jet will thickness something but not necessarily make it flat. If you sand a twisted, or cupped, piece the pressure from the drum will flatten it out as it goes through but it will go right back to the previous condition after it passes the drum. The Flatmaster registers everything off of the flat top and you are lightly pushing the piece through by hand so things will actually come out flat and true. Depending on the project and the time required, I will use whichever machine does the best job.
Paper is a breeze to change and you can go with very fine grit without worrying about burning The biggest drawback to the Flatmaster is doing long pieces. It s hard to keep even pressure across the top with the longer pieces but I added the wing system, that Stockroom Supply offers, for mine and they help a lot. Depending on the projects you normally work with, a Flatmaster is hard to beat for the price.
- retfr8flyr
Interesting…Thanks!
If you don t mind me asking where did you fine a motor?
- BandsawJeff