Ryobi may not be the go-to brand for serious DIYers, but our first-hand experience with these Ryobi pieces has proven they're ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Even at the amateur level, racing is expensive. You need tools to fix what breaks, a helmet to protect your skull, and, of course, a race car. But there are cheaper ways to go racing: Every year, a ...