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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Bring your material and drawings of your project to Floor 4 of Sears think[box]. Speak with a member of the Sears think[box] staff and they will help you get set up, instruct you on safe operation of ...

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 ...