an electronic hand tool that takes all the work out of sanding wood
Almost the same machine as a drum sander. Differences are that instead of being directly driven by a belt and pulley with a slotted drum, it is driven by an overhead spindle and has no slotted drum. However, some machines have both. The main advantage of a belt sander is that it uses belts — continuous loops of sand paper — thus in theory leaving fewer chatter marks.
Type of sander using a long (42"), thin (1") belt to abrade shafts and finish ferrules. The preferred type of sander in most shops, the 1" X 42" belt sander runs at 1725 rpm.
Type of belt sander using a 1" wide by 30" long belt to abrade shaft tips and attempt to turn ferrules. Acceptable for shaft work, but generally considered to be too fast for ferrule work. This sander runs at 3450 rpm.
Type of power sander that quickly produces a smooth flat surface from its continuous revolving abrasive belt. A flat metal shoe holds the belt against the substance being sanded.
This heavy-duty power sander does its work by running a sandpaper belt around a pair of rollers. It's useful for rough sanding and removing large amounts of material quickly on large horizontal surfaces such as floors and panels. With this tool, a dust-catching attachment is a must. Home Improvement Encyclopedia
A power tool that uses a "belt" of abrasive paper to remove paint or to finish wood and metal.
Belt sanders (hand-held models) are designed to remove stock rapidly over large areas; finish floors and smooth large, rough sawed, knotty or warped boards. The belt sander can also be used to trim excess wood, strip paint and remove rust.
A belt sander is a machine used to quickly sand down wood and other materials for finishing purposes. It consists of an electrical motor that turns a pair of drums on which a seamless loop of sandpaper is mounted. Belt sanders can be either hand-held, where the sander is moved over the material, or stationary (fixed), where the material is moved to the sanding belt.