50" drum sander

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Quincy Millerjohn

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Oct 15, 2025, 1:07:27 PMOct 15
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I have a student looking for a very wide drum sander/planer. He and his dad need to plane a table that is 48" wide. They are willing to travel but I don't even know where to start looking. Thanks for any advice!

Quincy

Chris Meyer

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Oct 15, 2025, 1:10:38 PMOct 15
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We usually use the CNC router for anything larger than the planer (20"/520mm), the CNC router can cut a little over 5'x10' the only disadvantage is you need to sand the surface afterwards and it might take a couple hours to surface the whole thing.  The advantage though is you can flatten twisted material because you can shim the stock to whatever you want flattened.


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I have a student looking for a very wide drum sander/planer. He and his dad need to plane a table that is 48" wide. They are willing to travel but I don't even know where to start looking. Thanks for any advice!

Quincy

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Quincy Millerjohn

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Oct 15, 2025, 2:41:06 PMOct 15
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That's a great suggestion Chris - I'm not sure how much post-work the family was hoping for but that might be there best option. 

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Chris Meyer

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Oct 15, 2025, 2:42:22 PMOct 15
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You could try Mark over at Madison Woodworkers Supply but I don't know if/how wide of a sander he has, otherwise he might know someone who does.


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Eric Johnson

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Oct 15, 2025, 4:56:18 PMOct 15
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Mark hasn't had one for a while now. His old one is at my shop and it was only a 36.  Its for sale--any interest?

Try Capitol Hardwoods on Stoughton rd. Or Prairie Hardwoods in Sun Prairie.


Eric



Jeff budrys

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Oct 15, 2025, 10:01:05 PMOct 15
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A router sled is how I surface large surfaces. I made my own, but they can be purchased. 

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