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.

A handheld belt sander will rip through old paint or varnish in minutes. It can smooth flooring or decking at remarkable speed, and rapidly flatten rough lumber and boards. Yet while often seen as ...

A small disk sander is a useful and cheap addition to the shop. For about $100, you can buy a cheap combination 6″ disk/belt sander that’s extremely useful. The size and cost of power tools ...