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 ranked most highly. That being said, there were a handful of other truly high quality 1-3/4 HP Motor Drum Sanders we wanted to showcase here that only just missed first place.
Powermatic is yet another major maker of Drum Sanders. They make the tool next on our lineup. Powermatic's Drum Sanders are great as well. I was eager to have a go at the model PM2244 and I was not let down!
The Powermatic PM2244 Drum Sander, at $2699.99 is an especially exceptional Drum Sander for the price. If you uncertain about our top pick, I'd consider the Powermatic PM2244 next. It's a first class tool at a terrific price.
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"