The nice thing about working with wood for DIY projects versus metal or masonry is that wood is relatively softer and lighter. You can lift a chunk of wood with just your hands, combine boards ...

A: Chatter marks on the product are most often caused by the sanding belt splice. A good way to check is to use a black crayon to mark the splice. Then, run a new, clean workpiece through the machine.

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 ...

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 ...

Static charge on your widebelt sander can wreak havoc on your machine and workpiece. Grounding the sander will cut back on wasted belts, resolve your dust collection issues and improve the quality of ...

Faced with a project requiring a lot of sanding, [George] had two options. Suck it up and buy a belt sander — or re-purpose a tool he already had to do the same job. He chose the latter, and turned an ...

Sanding can be a challenging task for woodworkers. This video covers 10 essential sanding accessories that can simplify the ...

In this video, I tackle a long-standing issue in my shop: the disorganized "sanding drawer." I build a sanding cabinet that ...