Kent and Shawn from Grizzly present a how-to video on adjusting the front and rear drums on the G1066R and G1079 drum sanders to enhance performance. They emphasize safety and provide a list of tools needed. The first step is disconnecting the sander from the power source and removing the top cover. The drums must be aligned perpendicular to the feed direction and parallel to the conveyor belt surface. Adjustments are made using bearing blocks and set screws. For perpendicular alignment, the distance between the drum and brace should be within 1/8 inch on both sides. The drums are adjusted by tapping the bearing blocks and tightening the lock nuts. For parallel alignment, uniform thickness boards are used as gauges under the drums. The drums are adjusted using set screws until they lightly contact both boards. Small adjustments are made and lock nuts are tightened after each adjustment. Kent and Shawn emphasize the importance of patience and thorough setup for optimal performance.
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