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The best belt and disc sander combos for small workshops For a tight workshop, the best belt and disc sander combo is usually a compact 4-by-36-inch belt and 6-inch disc model: it handles most small-shop Read more
The short answer: choose the JET 16-32 for narrower work and tighter space; choose the 22-44 when you regularly sand panels wider than 16 inches and want more capacity per pass. Both are open-end drum Read more
Best Grinder Sanders for Shaping, Sharpening, and Smoothing For wood shaping and tool sharpening, choose a benchtop belt grinder with a 1 × 30-inch or 2 × 42-inch belt; for sanding curves or broad surfaces Read more