Remember the column Lil' John Buttera wrote (HRM April '85) about making parts with machine tools that will last you a lifetime? You know, the one about using a band saw, a drill press, and a belt ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When mounted to a fixed stand, they’re also useful for smaller tasks like edge sanding or knife ...

Even at the amateur level, racing is expensive. You need tools to fix what breaks, a helmet to protect your skull, and, of course, a race car. But there are cheaper ways to go racing: Every year, a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you’re removing material from a workpiece, a belt sander or random orbital sander are the two best ...

When you want to remove a lot of material fast -- like refinishing wood floors, for example -- nothing beats a good belt sander. With the right belt, they can also be used for rapid rust removal on ...