We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › There are a wide range of sanders and each is designed for specific uses, such as a ...

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 ...

Now that you’ve made a workbench, there’s nothing to stop you from building our belt sander. The project involves working with metal as well as wood, but the extent of the metalwork consists solely of ...

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 ...

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 ...

The nice thing about working with wood for DIY projects versus metal or masonry is that wood is relatively softer and lighter. You can lift a chunk of wood with just your hands, combine boards ...

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 ...