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 ...

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 ...

Your woodworking endeavors have gotten serious. You finally purchased your first belt sander, along with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)—safety glasses, ear protection, and an N95 ...

"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 ...

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 ...

Just like there are several different types of power grinders, power sanders have various shapes, sizes, and applications. If you're a carpenter, construction worker, or even a casual DIYer, you ...

Build a narrow belt sander that works great and won’t cost a lot of money to build. A narrow belt sander is a multipurpose tool that’s ideal for woodworking tasks as well as metalwork. Learn how this ...

One of the most vital implements of the workshop hobbyist's arsenal is the sander. No matter how confident you are in your ability to lop off chunks of wood with a power saw, the surface that gets ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Your woodworking endeavors have gotten serious. You finally purchased your first belt sander, along with ...