squaring stock

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

What machines are you guys using for squaring up your exotic wood riser blanks. I was thinking about getting a drum sander to assist me with this process.

I would like to get your guys techniques and machine preferences.

[mikkekeswick]

I use my edge sander and my drum sander.
Edge sander estabilishes a flat surface first then I can use the drum sander to do the 'other' face and dimension it.

[Roy from Pa]

Same as Mike. Justin , you will love a drum sander.

[jsweka]

Jointer to square up two sides and then planer to make the other side parallel and to cut it down to the right thickness.

[Krasus]

Jointer then planner then drum sander to finish

[wood carver 2]

Originally posted by jsweka:
Jointer to square up two sides and then planer to make the other side parallel and to cut it down to the right thickness.

X2! If you buy a jointer and, or a planer, get one with a spiral cutter head. It's quieter than straight knives, cuts clean in swirly grain, super easy to set up and the carbide inserts last forever.
Dave.

[wood carver 2]

And don't forget! The guy with the most ( and biggest ) tools at the end wins!!!      
Dave.

[kennym]

Jaison, you WILL love a thickness sander!  :D

[bowhntineverythingnh03743]

hahaha who the heck is Jaison????

Thanks guys for some of the advice here. I need to make some purchases soon so I can really get back into building but making sure that the material is absolutely square is more crucial then ever now.

I am thinking about the Grizzly 12 inch drum sander. I think that is more than what I would need.

[Roy from Pa]

Nope it will be perfect, jaison.  LOL

[talkingcabbage]

Jaison (lol), I have the Grizzly and you will not be disappointed.  Its a great machine and very easy to use.  Make sure you have a good dust collection system.  It will cloud up your shop quick!