Sanding Drum

[Hawk]

I'm hoping someone has a trick to this problem. On my oscillating spindle sander I'm trying to get new drums on the rubber insert, having major issues getting them all the way on.

HELP!!!!!!

Thanks, Chris

[oldhudson]

I rub a  baking powder on the rubber insert. Works for me.

[tgiro]

I've used powder to make them slide easier.  I hold the sleeve and keep tapping the end of the drum on the bench until it is fully seated. I use a glove on my hand, holding the sleeve. Keeps the skin on my hand.

[Dan]

Like the others have said. Also, you could try putting the rubber in the freezer for a few hours. If it shrinks enough it may work. 

[wedo scroll]

I don't know if you have tried switching the sleeve end for end. Sometimes one end is tighter than the other. 

[spirithorse]

Does this type of rubber cylinder have a nut or a screw that you can tighten which expands the rubber
to make it tighter on the sanding sleeve? If so, you have to loosen that nut or screw completely to make
the diameter of the rubber as small a possible before sliding the sleeve on.

God Bless! Spirithorse

[meflick]

17 hours ago, Dan said:

Like the others have said. Also, you could try putting the rubber in the freezer for a few hours. If it shrinks enough it may work. 

I haven't tried it yet, but I have read this trick as a great way to get it on.

[amazingkevin]

my dremel sanding drums go on easiest from the shaft side .