Workshop Sanders and Related Items

Handy jig for using a drum sander at the drill press. DXF Format

This is a link to a Google 3D SketchUp drawing for a downdraft sanding table. You will need the SketchUp software to download this drawing and its freely available online. We do not provide support for this software. Not all drawings have the measurements displayed but you can use the measurement tool in SketchUp to easily and accurately determine the dimensions of each lumber part. Most drawings do not have instructions, its assumed you can build it based on the completed drawing provided.

The clouds of dust produced by my sanders make sanding my least favorite task when building a project. Thankfully, this mobile sanding station makes the job a lot less messy. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

Based on a tool used for automotive body work this simple sanding block will become one of your go to tools.

Build this disk sander with parts that are probably sitting around your shop gathering dust. All you need is a 1/4 hp or larger 1750 RPM electric motor, a v-pulley, switch, electrical cord and scraps of wood.

Having the right tool for the job certainly makes a woodworking task easier. Take shaping and smoothing parts, for example. Getting smooth, even curves can be tough to do by hand or with portable sanders. But after building this disk sander, those hassles are a thing of the past. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

The drum smooths curved edges, while the disc can easily handle the straight edges.

It is not often you can save time and money, but this heavy-duty, shop-built project will do both. Powered by the motor on your table saw, this machine can quickly sand panels up to 16 inches wide so they are flat and smooth, whether it is a 3 inch-thick workpiece or a strip of veneer only 1/16 inches thick. The cutting diagrams and materials list are available to download in this Online Extra.

It is amazing how this little sandpaper cutting jig will make life easier in the workshop. Here is how to build one for yourself.

I designed and made this handy little storage box. There is now a place for each different grit as well as storage for different shapes of sandpaper and sanding belts. Here is my solution.

How to build a surface sander that is every bit as smooth on your budget as your board, including detailed diagram, instructions.

When I use the belt on my belt/disc sander, it makes me a bit nervous to have the disc spinning there while my attention is focused elsewhere.

Building this sander is just plumb easy.

A simple system to keep abrasive discs flat and at the ready for quick mounting.

This wall mounted workshop sandpaper storage unit will help keep your sandpaper organized, flat and within easy reach.

A pneumatic drum sander does a great job of smoothing and shaping all kinds of curved work. My shop-made sander works just like expensive commercial models, but requires only a few dollars worth of materials.

Disc-sand the workpiece with this quick-and-easy jig.

This handy table helps you in three important ways. First, it has a dust-collection port for capturing fine dust before it becomes airborne....

All I needed was scraps, a 1/4 HP electric motor, a pulley, an electrical box, a switch and an electric cord (plus skills and imagination, of course!).

Create precise chamfers with this nifty disc-sander accessory jig.

At this link you will find the downloadable plans to make all of these sanding blocks for your workshop.

You can convert your drill press to an oscillating sander for less than $30.

This sander was designed to get straight and sharp edges, particularly for small pieces. Here is how to build it.

This sandpaper ripping jig is simple and cheap to build, and it will save you tons of time in the long run.

Get your workshop organized by building this sandpaper storage rack. You can use 1/2 and 1/4 inch plywood for this build or whatever scrap wood you have on hand.

Build a wall mounted sandpaper disk storage rack for your workshop using these free woodworking plans.

All you need to build this sandpaper storage organizer is 3/4 and 1/4 inch thick plywood, a jigsaw, sander and glue. Thats it! Build one for your workshop and get your sandpaper discs organized.

Get your workshop organized by building this sander and sandpaper cabinet. Here are the free plans.