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 ...

"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 ...

Using the right tool to sand a hardwood floor can save time, effort, and money. We take a look at some of the best options.

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 ...