Drum Sander
All that is required is a length of polystyrene plastic pipe insulation.
The insulation is supplied with a slit running along it's length and is available in various diameters. For 115mm (4½in) wide sandpaper a 140mm (5½in) length is required.
A wooden dowel is turned from scrap wood, so as to form a tight fit when inserted into the internal bore of the drum. Sufficient sandpaper is taken so as to be able to wrap tightly around the drum body before tucking the end into the length wide slot.
The sides are glued or taped to the drum so as to secure during use when turned between centres. The materials for this tip are very inexpensive, so sanding drums can be made from various diameters and lengths. They can also be adapted for mounting in drill chucks.
Grinding
If you are having problems grinding bevels consistently, use a marker pen to colour the bevel before grinding. If there is any ink on the bevel after you have sharpened the tool, you know that it hasn't been ground consistantly.
It also shows you where on the bevel you need to concentrate on in order to correct your sharpening technique.
Sandpaper Dispenser
If you buy your abrasives in metre lengths then here is a simple tip to store them neatly and to pull out only what you need to use. Acquire a length of plastic drainpipe - the 65mm diameter is ideal. Cut the pipe into a number of 125mm (5in) lengths and them make a cut along the length of each piece.
Simply screw these to a suitable backing board and hang in a convenient place in your workshop. Roll you lengths of abrasive papers up and insert them into the drainpipe so that one end hangs out the slot you cut. Now you can pull out and tear off the amount you want.
NOTE: Roll the abrasive with abrasive side into the roll to reduce friction when pulling out.
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