SuperMax 19-38, Owner'S Manual

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19-38 DRUM SANDER OWNER’S MANUAL

Operating The 19-38 Drum Sander

Conveyor and Speed Rate 

After the depth of cut has been determined, se-

lecting the proper feed rate is essential. For finish 

sanding the best finish is usually achieved with 

a slow to moderate feed rate. This allows for the 

most revolutions of the drum per inch of sanding. 

Faster feed rates can be used as long as the ma-

chine is not over-stressed. 
When finish sanding with grits finer than 80, the 

best finish can usually be obtained if INTELLISAND 

does not engage. If INTELLISAND does slow the 

conveyor when finish sanding, it is best to make 

another sanding pass without changing the thick-

ness setting and sand again. 

Stock Feeding Operation

To feed stock through the sander rest the stock 

and hold the stock to be sanded on the conveyor 

table. Allow the conveyor to carry the stock into 

the drum. Once the stock is halfway through, repo-

sition yourself to the outfeed side of the machine 

to receive and control the stock as it exits the unit. 

Stock Feeding Maximum Performance

The built-in versatility of the SuperMax 19-38 

Drum Sander allows it to be used for a wide range 

of tasks. Learning to use the multiple controls to 

make adjustments will allow you to fine tune the 

machine for maximum results no matter what the 

job. The best results come from experimenting 

with different machine adjustments to best fit the 

job at hand. 

— Sanding Multiple Pieces Simultaneously 

When sanding multiple pieces at once, make sure 

to stagger or step the pieces across the width of 

the conveyor belt. This position provides better 

contact with the tension rollers. It is best to only 

process multiple pieces that are all of a similar 

thickness. If there is a thickness difference the 

thinner pieces may not come in contact with the 

tension rollers and may slip on the conveyor belt

— Sanding Imperfect or Tall Stock

To avoid bodily injury take special care when sand-

ing stock that is twisted, bowed or otherwise var-

ied in thickness from end to end. If possible support 

such stock as it is being sanded to keep it from slip-

ping or tipping. Use extra roller stand, assistance 

from another person, or hand pressure on the stock 

to minimize potentially hazardous situations.
When sanding high or tall stock special attention is 

necessary to prevent tipping or slippage. Extra care 

may be needed as the stock exits the machine. 

— Sanding Stock Wider than the Drum

When dealing with stock that is wider than the 

drum the fast lever will be very useful. Wide stock 

may require extra space between the drum and 

conveyor along the outboard edge. The extra space 

will help prevent and overlap line or ridge from de-

veloping along the sanded part where it extends 

beyond the sanding drum.

  NOTE: FAST LEVER

The fast lever raises the outboard 

side of the table .003. Never tighten 

the bolts all the way down. The fast 

lever should always be able to be 

moved back and forth between and 

up/down position. The bolts should 

be tightened, but not so tight that the 

fast lever doesn’t move.