Powermatic DDS225 Drum Sander

By David C. Smith
December 6, 2015

The Powermatic DDS225 drum sander is certainly popular with its users. It’s rated 4.5/5 stars by Amazon product reviewers—for whatever that information may be worth to you.One thing is for certain, this drum sander features a powerful 5 HP single-phase motor that powers twin poly V-belts drums. The Powermatic DDS225 dual steel drums have a hard durometer rubber coating that guarantee a flat, mar-free finish. For easy fine tuning, the rear drum can be adjusted independently from the front. Plus, the Powermatic DDS225 has 2-speed gearbox for a variety sanding applications.

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Powermatic DDS225 Drum Sander Features

The heavy cast iron table of the Powermatic DDS225 drum sander incorporates 4 solid jackscrews with chain drive timing that helps keep the sander’s drums level at all times while the heavy-duty poly conveyor belt provides a sure grip on the work piece. The feed motor of the Powermatic DDS225 drum sander (not the sanding drum motor) is 1/4 HP and is coupled to a two-speed forward/reverse gearbox that has the capability to sand 8 and 12 surface feet per minute. In addition, the drum sander is equipped with a heavy steel cabinet that significantly provides not only vibration-free sanding, but storage underneath for housing your drum sander accessories and abrasives.