GrampaJim Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 I use a 8" grinder that I have modified by removing the grinding wheels and installing a flex drum sander and a sanding mop. Been suing it about a year with good results. Somewhere along the line - maybe a Youtube vid - I got the idea that by reversing the rotation it would make it easier to use. Then the sanding would be on the top of the drum and not the bottom. I thought, maybe less stress on the old back? It was fairly simple to do, just unbolt the base from the motor and turn it 180. That way the on/off switch is still to the front. In operation, it turned out to be a huge mistake. After having it pull a couple of pieces out of my hand on the drum side and launching a couple off the sanding mop, I have torn the whole thing down and restored it to my original sit up. Jim MTCowpoke22, lawson56, jollyred and 2 others 2 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldhudson Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 But experimenting with new methods and materials is the sign of a truly creative person. It worked - it didn't - whatever, you gave it a try. Good show! OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 7 minutes ago, oldhudson said: But experimenting with new methods and materials is the sign of a truly creative person. It worked - it didn't - whatever, you gave it a try. Good show! Thanks. I learned about my machine and a little about electric motors in the process too. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockytime Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 I see you have gates on your motor. Nice touch. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Dust collection is a must for sanding in this house. I probably have more $$$ in dust collection that in tools. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lawson56 Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 We Live and Learn.At least you gave it a try. OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stevan Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 My tag line says.... OCtoolguy and GrampaJim 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScollSaw Slasher Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 Quick question though Jim. Where did you pick up the chuck for the mop? Haven't been able to track one down that fits or is reasonable in price. Blake OCtoolguy 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrampaJim Posted July 2, 2018 Author Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 I got it form Stockroom Supply in Canada. I tried one from someone in the States and it was not a good fit for my motor. http://stockroomsupply.ca/shop/sanding-mops/keyless-chuck.html Jim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgiro Posted July 2, 2018 Report Share Posted July 2, 2018 (edited) Scrollsaw Slasher If you are in the U.S. - I got mine from Shopsmith -- http://www.shopsmith.com/ownersite/catalog/dr_chuck.htm It locks on with a set screw. Edited July 2, 2018 by tgiro Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScollSaw Slasher Posted July 3, 2018 Report Share Posted July 3, 2018 Thanks Jim and Tony. Blake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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