The heavy duty belt sander was designed to do general material removal whether it's wood and or metal. Making sure you use the right belt type and grit for the material that you're wanting to sand. ... If your sanding metal you be able to remove all sharp edges and round corners quickly.Mar 6, 2019
What are wide belt sanders used for?
The wide belt sander is used to machine stock flat and to specific thicknesses. It can be used with solid wood and composite boards such as plywood and MDF. A rubber conveyor carries your stock through the machine while a wide abrasive belt removes material from the top surface.
Is the belt sander good for finish work?
Belt sanders are highly effective tools for removing roughness and preparing woodwork for less aggressive tools in the process like random orbit and finishing sanders. It is crucial to belt-sand with the wood grain rather than across it. Otherwise, the belt sander's lateral action can ruin the work.Feb 25, 2019