If you’ve got a woodworking area, or even if you’ve just got something that really churns out dust like a belt sander or table saw, there’s an excellent chance you hate sawdust with a passion. It gets ...

As an important and versatile tool for both amateurs and professionals, how does Makita's 9404 belt sander stack up against ...

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 ...

If you’ve ever sanded wood at home, there’s a decent chance you own a belt sander – and you might be wondering if the tool can be used to sand your floor. “These powerful tools use a continuous loop ...

DEAR TIM: I was in a home center and saw a hand-held belt sander. It seems so much more useful than the smaller oscillating sanders. I’m really thinking of getting one. What can you tell me about them ...

Editor’s Note — March 6, 2026: Over the coming weeks, we’ll be evaluating potential orbital sanders for inclusion on this list, including models from DeWalt, Skil, Metabo HPT, and Bosch, among others.