For anyone who works with wood, including carpenters, cabinet makers, wood floor refinishers, and DIYers, belt sanders are indispensable because they can quickly smooth rough wood surfaces.

Handheld belt sander sizes can vary considerably. A wide belt sander is usually a woodworking tool, and it invariably includes a dust bag. Those with narrow belts (also called power files ...

Actually building something instead of buying it is a hallmark of [Matthias]’ channel, and he’s at it again, building his own woodworking machines. This time it’s a 1″ wide belt sander.

“Belt sander” isn’t the nickname given to a type of race car, and it’s not the name of a cool but enigmatic track that you’ve ...