Actually building something instead of buying it is a hallmark of [Matthias]’ channel, and he’s at it again, building his own woodworking machines. This time it’s a 1″ wide belt sander.

Sanders and sanding machines are used to finish wood, plastic, or composites through the application of abrasive belts, discs, or sheets. There are many different types of products, including two main ...

Although they lack the strength of belt sanders and don't offer quite as smooth of a result as sheet sanders, they offer the best of both worlds. They can work well for all types of wood projects ...