Home Improvement

There’s nothing quite like a belt sander for those who are planning on really stripping down work materials. They’re the workhorse of handheld sanders, but that also means that they’ll take plenty of abuse as time goes on. For those needing one, that means having the best belt sander around is a much better idea than taking a blind leap of faith and hoping the tool will hold up.

After testing fifteen different models of belt sander over the course of two very dusty days, we’ve found five that we think stand out from the competition. Read on, and we’ll show you how to pick the right belt sander in the first place, rather than a tool which will fail on you.

Benchtop sanders aren’t the first thing on most people’s minds when they’re looking for tools, but they’re a valuable addition to any workshop. A belt-disc combination sander adds a surprising amount of extra capabilities for those who can afford to give up bench space for one. Finding the best belt-disc sander is right in our wheelhouse, so we tested 12 different models over the course of two days to see how they compared and bring you only the best.

When it comes to angle grinders, it’s a good idea to think the purchase through. They’re the basis of most home metalworking and paired with a decent welder; they’re essential. Spending a bit of extra time sorting out which is the best for you will end up helping a lot in the future.

Fortunately for you, we tested 12 different models of angle grinders to bring you the best. Read on, and we’ll show you how we picked them and which ones were up to the tests that we laid out. Not every grinder is perfect, but we’ve found some for every level of craftsman.