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Powermatic PM2244 22-Inch Drum Sander, 1-3/4 HP

Drum sander sands wide flat panels to a consistent thickness -- the task a spindle sander cannot do

✎ PickHonest Research Desk▦ Updated October 15, 2026◷ 3 min read

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Powermatic PM2244 22-Inch Drum Sander, 1-3/4 HP
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Powermatic PM2244 22-Inch Drum Sander, 1-3/4 HP

Powermatic

Drum sander sands wide flat panels to a consistent thickness -- the task a spindle sander cannot do

  • Drum sander
  • 12-inch capacity
  • 24-inch with double pass
  • Conveyor feed

Pros

  • Drum sander sands wide flat panels to a consistent thickness -- the task a spindle sander cannot do
  • 22-inch drum width for wide panel capacity in a single pass
  • Conveyor feed maintains consistent pressure and feed rate
  • The correct machine when panel sanding to consistent thickness is needed

Cons

  • Completely different machine category than a spindle sander -- does not sand curves
  • Very high price for a specialized machine
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