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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When mounted to a fixed stand, they also excel when it comes to smaller tasks like edge sanding or knife ...

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 ...

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 ...

Remember the column Lil' John Buttera wrote (HRM April '85) about making parts with machine tools that will last you a lifetime? You know, the one about using a band saw, a drill press, and a belt ...