drum sander
Definition
- Noun:
- A power tool for sanding wood: A drum sander is a stationary power tool designed for smoothing and finishing wood surfaces. It operates using a rotating cylindrical drum covered with sandpaper, which is moved at high speed by an electric motor.
Examples of Usage
- Noun:
- For the final finish on the tabletop, I used a drum sander to achieve a perfectly smooth surface.
- The workshop invested in a new drum sander to increase efficiency in preparing wooden planks.
Advanced Usage
- "to run something through a drum sander": to process a material, typically wood, using this tool.
- After gluing the panels, you need to run the entire piece through the drum sander to level it.
Variants and Related Words
- Sander (n): A general term for any power tool used for sanding. A drum sander is a specific type of sander.
- Orbital sander (n): A handheld power sander that moves in small, elliptical orbits.
- Belt sander (n): A power sander that uses a continuous loop of sandpaper on two drums.
Synonyms
- Power sander: A general synonym for any electrically-powered sanding tool.
- Finishing sander: A term that can sometimes refer to tools used for final smoothing, though not exclusively drum sanders.
Related Phrases
- Drum sanding (n): The act or process of using a drum sander.
- Drum sanding is essential for removing old paint from wide floorboards.
Noun
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a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor
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