What’s the difference between a drum sander and an orbital sander? The best explanation goes something like this: “A drum sander is like a chainsaw; an orbital sander is like a hedge trimmer. They ...

If you’ve ever sanded wood at home, there’s a decent chance you own a belt sander – and you might be wondering if the tool can be used to sand your floor. “These powerful tools use a continuous loop ...

Q: In a previous column, you suggested that a homeowner use an orbital hand sander to refinish his floors ("Refinishing a long hall floor is definitely a do-it-yourself project," Sept. 25). Wouldn't ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Orbital sanders are primarily wood-smoothing tools. But they do a lot more than just that and in the ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it's a professional workshop or your average weekend warrior's residential tool cabinet, it's incomplete without a sander. There are ...