If you're like me, the first time you used a belt sander, you were likely quite surprised at how powerful such a seemingly simple tool it is. If one is not careful, a belt sander can take a chunk out of a piece of wood in a hurry. It certainly is far more powerful than a palm or random orbit sander.
While belt sanders are often used for refinishing tasks or on construction sites to deal with a problem, there still is a place for belt sanders in woodshop. In these Belt Sander Tips, learn how to put one of these sanding workhorses to use when needed on your woodworking projects.
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