Woodsmith Drill Press Edge Sander Standard Plan & Premium Shop Drawings
A full-size, dedicated edge sander is one of those tools that would be nice to have — if you have the space. As an alternative, we built the portable edge sander you see above. It’s a scaled-down version of a big, commercial unit with several advantages. First, it’s powered by your drill press. Since there’s no motor, it’s easier to store when it’s not being used. Plus, it uses a common 4" x 36" sanding belt. The long, wide platen provides support for smoothing straight edges and outside curves. Inexpensive hardware, including ball bearings, makes it a smooth-running, quiet machine. And the best part is, you’ll find that building the sander is just as enjoyable as using it afterward.
You can purchase the Woodsmith Drill Press Edge Sander standard plan or the supplemental premium shop drawings as a downloadable PDF or in a printed format that we ship to you. We highly recommend purchasing both the standard plan and the supplemental premium shop drawings for more in-depth instructions and greater detail.
Use the power of your drill press to smooth out the rough edges on your project workpieces.
Step-by-step instructions, exploded views, materials list, and more—these plans have everything you need to build your own Drill Press Edge Sander.
What you get (Downloadable PDFs):
Standard Plan:
- 8.5” x 11” PDF of 11 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
- 29 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
- Shop-tested tips and techniques
- Materials and hardware list
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
Premium Shop Drawings:
- 11” x 17” printable PDF
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly that supplements the standard plan
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
What you get (Printed & Shipped):
Standard Plan:
- 11 pages of step-by-step instructions
- 29 full-color photos illustrations and exploded views
- Shop-tested tips and techniques
- Materials and hardware list
- Retail sources for hardware and supplies
- 8.5” x 11” print shipped to you
Premium Shop Drawings:
- More detailed drawings of every part and every assembly
- More exploded views for a better understanding of the project
- A large, 24” wide print on premium paper shipped to you
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WARNING: Wood Dust created by Drilling, sawing, sanding or machining wood products can expose you to wood dust, a substance known to the State of California to cause cancer. Avoid inhaling wood dust or use a dust mask or other safeguards for personal protection.