No tearing panels off to access a hidden part. Time will tell if it will stand up to everyday use. It took maybe 15-20 minutes to have the sander up and running. But light cuts worked fine, no problems. These are just my experiences, nothing more.
The fact is that the Jet 649004K was the 1-3/4 HP Motor Drum Sanders that we graded most highly. With that said, there are a handful of other really great selections when it comes to 1-3/4 HP Motor Drum Sanders. We have the best of them in this article.
Next up is manufactured by Powermatic which is a very reputable tool manufacturer. Powermatic's Drum Sanders are great as well. It was great to check out the PM2244. I was very satisfied using this tool!
This Drum Sander is only $2699.99. That is a great deal for a top quality Drum Sander like the PM2244 by Powermatic. The Powermatic PM2244 is definitely a solid option. Of you are unsure about our top pick, I'd suggest you opt for this Drum Sander.
Full Powermatic PM2244 Review
Powermatic PM2244 Features
Integrated LED Control Panel shows power, belt speed, and DRO
Equipped with Feed Logic to produce exceptional finish while preventing machine overload
Secondary, absolute depth scale provides an additional height reading
Drum carriage is cast iron to provide greater strength and consistent performance
Steel hood with a 4 dust port provide excellent dust collection"