Bob Vila explains the different types of belt sanders, and how to use a belt sander for both rough material removal and precision sanding projects.

Bench sanders are designed to smooth large surfaces quickly and easily, allowing you to finish a woodworking project faster. We researched more than 20 best-selling bench sanders and then tested ...

They’re not as powerful as a pro-grade floor sander, but DIY belt sanders have their uses when you’re sanding wood floors.