A belt sander is a machine used to sand down wood and other materials for finishing purpose. A belt sander consists of an electric motor that turns a pair of drum on which seamless loop of sandpaper is mounted. To remove non-ferrous metals from surface, stationary belt sanders are used.
Belt sanders can be in various sizes and shapes. They can be from handled devices to heavy ones. Sanding wood generally produces lot of duct, so in some in some belt sanders there is a provision to collect the dust.
