If you’re tackling sanding projects that require rugged, coarse-grit sandpaper, you need a belt sander. These machines use a spinning “belt” of sandpaper, which gives them more power than orbital or ...

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 ...

Faced with a project requiring a lot of sanding, [George] had two options. Suck it up and buy a belt sander — or re-purpose a tool he already had to do the same job. He chose the latter, and turned an ...

Having a basement or garage shop sure comes in useful for the home handyman. One downside to having a self-funded show is that you may not have every tool that you need. [unknownuser2007] had a ...

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At just 5 lbs., Porter-Cable's Compact Belt Sander 371K weighs in about 2 lbs. less than many belt sanders on the market. Its trim, 2 1/2 x 14-inch belt-size and flush side also let you sand right up ...