# Getting Drum Sander for the Space - Pledge Post

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**Created:** [11 July 2022 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521 "2022-07-11T14:23:13Z")\
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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [11 July 2022 14:23 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/1 "2022-07-11T14:23:13Z")

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[@woodtechs](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/woodtechs) I’ve heard a few people asking if we can get a drum sander for the space, What is the likelihood / procedure to move this forward. I’ve seen some DIY ones online that appear to be quite a bit cheaper as well which could be an option

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [12 July 2022 05:33 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/2 "2022-07-12T05:33:04Z")

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DIY tools are complete non starter, many people have tried all have failed.

If we find a good one at the right price why not as we’ve now got a little bit more space

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [12 July 2022 06:55 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/3 "2022-07-12T06:55:40Z")

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Excellent,

I suppose my next question is, what exactly would we classify as a good one, and what is a ballpark for the right price.

The cheapest I can see (new) is the axminster open sided steel brush

> **[Axminster Trade ST-480 Wire Brush](https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-trade-series-st-480-wire-brush-501113?glCountry=GB&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErQzfmRZ3ZV6-fpAxBfYU8i5FSkSDqQHLwYeV_XReeDlpiQX08cN5eMaAsBvEALw_wcB)**
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> This wire brush can be fitted to the ST-480 Drum Sander. Easily fitted in place of the standard abrasive sanding drum, it's 0.4mm steel wire bristles can produce an "distressed" finish on new softwood. Can also be used to produce a grained effect....

Next up we have the axminster professional drum Sander, I very much prefer the look of this one to the one above, it can do much wider and is sandpaper not Steel brush

> **[Axminster Professional AP406DS Drum Sander - 230V](https://www.axminstertools.com/axminster-professional-ap406ds-drum-sander-230v-107636?utm_source=tag&utm_medium=affiliates&utm_content=%7BTAG.AID%7D&tagrid=%7BTAG.RID%7D&glCountry=GB&utm_campaign=shopforward&gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErS_kIBnBuKIpoYVc9CsDanMd8BeG6eABbrTghsLS_BorCd2oNcj4sIaAmX6EALw_wcB)**
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> This is a simple, single drum, open sided finishing sander, perfect for both board sanding and square frame sanding. Made mainly from aluminium alloy castings with a steel base frame, it is a robust machine for its size. A sturdy, splayed leg...

Another option would. E the Jet Jwds 1020

[https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Jet-JWDS-1020-M-Benchtop-Drum-Sander/P36263/froogle?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErSz7JiGqrgmyqVVYo35sLd8SLDKqBzqzs627S0rbWNKXeGPeRNgxSsaAkIoEALw\_wcB](https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Jet-JWDS-1020-M-Benchtop-Drum-Sander/P36263/froogle?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErSz7JiGqrgmyqVVYo35sLd8SLDKqBzqzs627S0rbWNKXeGPeRNgxSsaAkIoEALw_wcB)  
7A3C8Z4aAlueEALw\_wcB

Then we have the Laguna 16-32 super max

[https://www.norfolksawservices.co.uk/products/machinery/sanders/laguna-16-32-supermax-240v-drum-sander-package?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErTOprCj\_yHgt5nusxI9s30cBGCk9JifK8ssyF8F9nszc3JwzDijt5kaAh09EALw\_wcB](https://www.norfolksawservices.co.uk/products/machinery/sanders/laguna-16-32-supermax-240v-drum-sander-package?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErTOprCj_yHgt5nusxI9s30cBGCk9JifK8ssyF8F9nszc3JwzDijt5kaAh09EALw_wcB)

Jet Jwds 1632

[https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Jet-JWDS-1632-M-Drum-Sander-with-open-stand/P36227/froogle?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErT3jNdQDUyLkih\_dSZlNVpOIddgN5um5DJnvgZrYiIeOcp22Ff1T38aAuQlEALw\_wcB](https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Jet-JWDS-1632-M-Drum-Sander-with-open-stand/P36227/froogle?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErT3jNdQDUyLkih_dSZlNVpOIddgN5um5DJnvgZrYiIeOcp22Ff1T38aAuQlEALw_wcB)

And finally we have the big fella, Jet Jwds 2244osc-m

[https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Jet-JWDS-2244OSC-M-Oscillating-Drum-Sander/P36266/froogle?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErTGo-JE\_Z2pvCQoNb1SBrRlZLT-1UrKpP1WOB3ZpLtfqshv](https://www.machinery4wood.co.uk/Jet-JWDS-2244OSC-M-Oscillating-Drum-Sander/P36266/froogle?gclid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErTGo-JE_Z2pvCQoNb1SBrRlZLT-1UrKpP1WOB3ZpLtfqshv)

Used :

> **[Laguna LG/16-32DS Supermax Drum Sander 818047010964 | eBay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/394150024294?var=0&mkevt=1&mkcid=1&mkrid=710-53481-19255-0&campid=5338268676&toolid=10044&customid=Cj0KCQjwlK-WBhDjARIsAO2sErRbbjuQj9vYnzRe39CRfn1paDPZRFFED_f7YMJaxlNWyLoDW_fEgh0aAobNEALw_wcB)**
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> Laguna 16-32 Supermax Drum Sander 240v - (Ref: LG/16-32DS). No other drum sander on the market has these features! Drum motor (Induction): 1100w (1.5hp). Drum Speed: 1400 rpm. Maximum width (1 pass): 405mm (16”).

I am by no means an expert in any of these but above is a range prices from £750 - £3.5k

I am happy to scower the net to find an appropriate one, I just need to know price and key specs we would be looking for

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**Author:** ![Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/ryanf/32/11993_2.png) [@Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ryanf)\
**Post date:** [12 July 2022 07:21 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/4 "2022-07-12T07:21:49Z")

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Thanks for this Paul. We would need a robust machine to ensure it remains operational. I think a survey to understand members interest and uses would be a good first step in deciding the type and size of machine to look for.

My thinking is it’ll help members sand endgrain, flat resin projects, finishing long boards of timber and handling anything too wide for our thicknesser.

There are a few tools we’re looking at getting, perhaps I’ll add them to a survey and members can express interest on everything? I’ll stick up something later this morning and we’ll go from there. 🙂

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [12 July 2022 07:23 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/5 "2022-07-12T07:23:11Z")

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Sounds good,

My wants for it are end grain and things too thin for our thicknesser

Let me know if I can help

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**Author:** ![joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/joeatkin2/32/15352_2.png) [@joeatkin2](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/joeatkin2)\
**Post date:** [13 July 2022 06:14 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/6 "2022-07-13T06:14:13Z")

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Here is a example

> **[drum sander | eBay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/195203641355?hash=item2d730b300b%3Ag%3AUiYAAOSw6DRiubdI&LH_Auction=1)**
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> drum sander. It’s been an excellent machine, had motor rewound about 3 years ago Single phase Not used in a few years and I need the space Cash on collection And for the hobbyist at home no it’s too big!!! No stupid questions

It’s me so it could be second-hand heavy iron all day long

How we have done the sort of thing of the past if you managed to persuade the space to buy one that’s all good but it might take years.

Equally if there is loose agreement that we want one and and say nine members chip In £100 and go and buy this machine and it turns up up odds are we’ll find a home for it.

That’s how we required more than 1 or 2 tools in our Arsenal

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**Author:** ![asander1](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/asander1/32/14251_2.png) [@asander1](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/asander1)\
**Post date:** [13 July 2022 09:44 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/7 "2022-07-13T09:44:28Z")

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> [@joeatkin2](#):
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> second-hand heavy iron all day long

Yes to this!

Also, yeah we have done successful pledge drives before to get new kit, the [bike stand](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/pledge-drive-bike-repair-stand/6944), even [owning the laser](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/refurb-and-own-the-laser-cutter-1-000/430) etc…

Cheers

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [6 August 2022 18:05 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/8 "2022-08-06T18:05:16Z")

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You know what would be awesome people???

A drum sander!!!

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [10 August 2022 07:02 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/9 "2022-08-10T07:02:27Z")

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[@woodtechs](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/groups/woodtechs)

I have found the following used drum Sanders

£450

> **[Flat drum sander | in Sittingbourne, Kent | Gumtree](https://www.gumtree.com/p/sanders/flat-drum-sander/1438673826)**
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> Due to retirement I am selling all my machinery, this item has been so faithful, it is a three phase belt sander, the machine can sand flat ideal for doors, boards and frames up to 750mm wide and 150mm thick, desired depth of sand can be achieved...

£500 - iTech MS3156 550mm drum sander + abrasive rolls (6 days left)

> **[iTech MS3156 550mm drum sander + abrasive rolls | eBay](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/185532045010?hash=item2b329256d2%3Ag%3AQwAAAOSw8M9i8l6N)**
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> Sandpaper speed 10M/s. Sandpaper length 3280mm. Sandpaper Width 78mm. Number of dust port 1 (100mm). Full load current 8.8A. Motor Power 1500 Watt. Conveyor belt width 565mm. Conveyor belt length 1141mm.

£720 - Axminster Trade AT406DS (6 days left)

[https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325299349333?hash=item4bbd5a2755:g:CYoAAOSwm9Nih8gt](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325299349333?hash=item4bbd5a2755:g:CYoAAOSwm9Nih8gt)

If you think any of these are worthy I’m happy to start a pledge drive and try to get one for the space. I feel there are plenty of members who want this in the space, and if we also explain to all the people who want to put the end grain chopping boards in the Thicknesser that the device that they saw the people on YouTube use was actually a drum sander (thickness sander) and not a thickness planer, we’ll have even more 😁

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**Author:** ![Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/ryanf/32/11993_2.png) [@Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ryanf)\
**Post date:** [10 August 2022 08:11 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/10 "2022-08-10T08:11:22Z")

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Go for it Paul, see how much interest you can drum up and once we have a figure in mind, we can see which machine best serves our needs. This isn’t a commitment to a contribution from Woodtechs yet, but if we can find people that are interested, we might not need to get a matched donation. I’ll start and give in £20. If you can start pledge page and keep track of who is contributing what.

We’ll sort the logistics out at a later date around collection and what not, but let’s get this thing moving and see where we get to.

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**Author:** ![crafty\_creator](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/letter_avatar/crafty_creator/32/5_5575768a8748004e209b776fc1b2916d.png) [@crafty\_creator](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/crafty_creator)\
**Post date:** [10 August 2022 08:26 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/11 "2022-08-10T08:26:27Z")

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Not a member yet but happy to add a further £20 if that is allowed.

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**Author:** ![asander1](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/asander1/32/14251_2.png) [@asander1](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/asander1)\
**Post date:** [10 August 2022 10:20 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/12 "2022-08-10T10:20:20Z")

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Here is a Wiki post for the pledges:  
Edit this post and add your contribution…

@Ryanf - £20  
@crafty_creator - £20  
@asander1 - £20  
@Julia - ~~£20~~ £50  
@smjmaker - £20  
@Kyle - £20  
@PReardon - £50 (I really didn’t enjoy my Sanding experience)  
@Joeatkin2 -£50  
@TomA - £20  
@mbg - £50  
@Amit_Kohli - £20  
@Geraetefreund - £20  
@mjadczak - £50  
@Sean £10

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [11 August 2022 18:40 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/13 "2022-08-11T18:40:37Z")

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Thanks guys, I’ll contact the sellers

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**Author:** ![Julia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/julia/32/16042_2.png) [@Julia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Julia)\
**Post date:** [11 August 2022 19:13 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/14 "2022-08-11T19:13:39Z")

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I have upped mine to £50 and will use money coming in from inductions to help pay for it. Keeps the money in the space 😀

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [11 August 2022 19:16 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/15 "2022-08-11T19:16:20Z")

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Using induction money to bridge the gap was something I was thinking too 😁

I have reached out to one of the sellers to see if we can get it, I look forward to Sanding things using a drum soon 😁

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**Author:** ![Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/ryanf/32/11993_2.png) [@Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ryanf)\
**Post date:** [11 August 2022 19:37 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/16 "2022-08-11T19:37:18Z")

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adding another potential, although I suspect this will go well above £1k: [https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125457217710?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZhuWWcaMQMK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=py3761fbS-K&var=&widget\_ver=artemis&media=COPY](https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/125457217710?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=ZhuWWcaMQMK&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=py3761fbS-K&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY)

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [11 August 2022 19:42 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/17 "2022-08-11T19:42:16Z")

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That looks nice

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**Author:** ![Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/ryanf/32/11993_2.png) [@Ryanf](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Ryanf)\
**Post date:** [12 August 2022 19:08 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/18 "2022-08-12T19:08:41Z")

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We’re £100 short plus transport to getting the first one for £450. I think we should look into transport to get it, not sure who would be willing to do it.

Have any of the others said anything Paul? I contacted Dennis and it’s still available.

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**Author:** ![Julia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/julia/32/16042_2.png) [@Julia](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/Julia)\
**Post date:** [12 August 2022 19:18 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/19 "2022-08-12T19:18:58Z")

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I am happy to drive down there with someone else if we can cover transport costs. Zipvan hire should be about £50. @PReardon road trip? 😀

Also, maybe the price is negotiable?

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**Author:** ![PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/user_avatar/discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/preardon/32/13080_2.png) [@PReardon](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/u/PReardon)\
**Post date:** [12 August 2022 23:09 UTC](https://discourse.southlondonmakerspace.org/t/getting-drum-sander-for-the-space-pledge-post/22521/20 "2022-08-12T23:09:16Z")

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@Julia this was my plan, happy for the road trip

@Ryanf noone else has contacted me but I was thinking of trying negotiate him down / throw in extra money to cover it.

When I contacted him he said that it was quite heavy (circa 900kgs and they have a forklift to lead it) and given Ute’s aren’t so prevalent here not sure about the logistics.

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