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Wood floors add warmth and beauty to a space, not to mention value. To bring old, damaged floors back to life, or to level or finish a wood floor, you\u2019ll need a floor sander, but which one? Understanding the best uses for a jitterbug orbital sander<\/a> versus belt sander<\/a> will help you choose the right machine and get the best results.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is a belt sander?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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A belt sander<\/a> is a versatile machine that quickly removes large amounts of material from wood floors or raw lumber. It uses different grits of sandpaper to remove multiple layers of wood, including varnish or paint, to create a smooth surface.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rollers at the base are fitted with a loop of sandpaper. These two rollers, also called drums, spin extremely fast. That spin speed is what makes belt sanders so powerful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belt sanders used on flooring comes in handheld and walk-behind belt models. Handheld belt sanders weigh approximately 5 to 14 pounds. Belt sanders also come in stationary models that are mounted on a workbench.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t confuse belt sanders with drum sanders, which are walk-behind models that use a very aggressive cutting action and remove more material per pass. Changing the sandpaper takes more time because the paper has to be wrapped carefully around the drum. Drum sanders and belt sanders can tackle many of the same jobs. When deciding between a belt sander versus drum sander, remember that drum sanders are typically reserved for floors with the deepest scratches and removing surfaces such as varnish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Belt sander uses and advantages<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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These machines are best for floors with deep scratches, gouges, warped boards or old paint and stains \u2014 floors that need a lot of help to get back to their former glory. Belt sanders are also effective at flattening and sanding rough-hewn lumber and other wide, flat surfaces. They can be used to sand down soft metals such as aluminum or copper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Advantages of using a belt sander<\/h3>\n\n\n\n