A wide belt sander is usually a woodworking tool, and it invariably includes a dust bag. Those with narrow belts (also called power files) can often be used on metal, and may not have a dust bag.

Ahead, learn what to look for when shopping for this power tool, and find out how the following models earned a spot on our list of the best belt sanders. BEST OVERALL: Makita 9903 3″ x 21 ...

If there’s a small power tool as hackable as the angle grinder ... [Darek] turned his angle grinder into a micro-belt sander that’s great for those hard-to-reach places.