Drill press speed

[Dannon]

Bought me a drill press a week or so ago. Was curious what rpm's you guys are running yours at. Im gonna be using mine mainly with a sanding drum for sanding risers and such.
Thanks,
Dannon

[Mad Max]

what speeds do you have?

[macbow]

I don't remember the numbers. Somewhere between the slowest and fastest maybe about 1100 rpm.

[macbow]

Even better than the drill press is a oscillating table sander.
The cheap ones work well and cost about $100

[Mad Max]

Keep the wood moving if you can.
If it's burning the wood slow it down.
some people use 36 grit, some use 60 grit

[Xander]

Also, don't expect to drill any round or accurate holes after using it as a sander for a while. Drill presses are not designed to take side loads, you will tear up bearings and worst case your chuck comes out while running.

[bamboo]

try to stay under 1800rpm when sanding wood

[bigbob2]

Totally endorse what Xander said.I have a good industrial size drill press which I used for a time with sanding drums.  Chuck now wobbles more than a drunk on a binge. Bought a spindle sander , about $260 and now could't do without it.

[bamboo]

If you have to use your drill press be sure to move the table up to the chuck in order to keep the quill inside the bearings and side pressure leverage at a minimum--also let the abrasives do the work -fresh sleeves-don't push too hard!!it is not good for your press by any means ...but IMO a bow or two shouldn't kill it!!