This is a very difficult article to write without making some folks angry and some absolutely irate. Machinery salesmen have a vested interest in selling the machines they have on the floor instead of ...

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 ...

Your woodworking endeavors have gotten serious. You finally purchased your first belt sander, along with the necessary personal protective equipment (PPE)—safety glasses, ear protection, and an N95 ...