We’re big fans of belt sanders here at Popular Mechanics. When the tool is properly built and you know how to use it, it’s versatile and powerful, capable of de-burring metal, sanding wood, and ...

If you’re removing material from a workpiece, a belt sander or random orbital sander are the two best tools to get the job done quickly and cleanly. The general “rules” for using the latter, whether ...

Belt sanders are great for a numbers of uses including deburring, fine sanding, and stripping of rust. We put these tools through a long (and very dusty) afternoon of sanding wood and steel. LIKES: ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Belt sanders are useful tools for both DIY and professional projects, from furniture making to floor installation. If you're looking to add a ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. A quality belt sander is an incredibly useful tool to have in your collection. It might not be as good for subtle detail work as a random ...

Which belt sander is best? A belt sander is a very versatile tool. Its primary function is to quickly and evenly flatten wooden surfaces to ready for finishing. Portable handheld models are used for ...

As a child, [David Windestal] already knew that a belt sander was the perfect motor for a banging radio-controlled car. Many years later, the realization of that dream is everything he could have ...

Bench sanders are designed to smooth large surfaces quickly and easily, allowing you to finish a woodworking project faster. We researched more than 20 best-selling bench sanders and then tested the ...