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 truth is that the Jet 649004K was the Stationary Drum Sanders that we graded the highest. Even so, there were several other very premium Stationary Drum Sanders worth showcasing here that just barely missed the mark.
Next on our list is manufactured by Powermatic known to be a very reputable tool manufacturer. Powermatic's Drum Sanders are great as well. I was excited to try the model PM2244 and I was not disappointed!
The Powermatic PM2244 Drum Sander, at $2699.99 is an especially exceptional Drum Sander for the money. If you uncertain about our top selection, I'd consider the Powermatic PM2244 next. It's a high quality 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"