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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? For many do-it-yourself families, summer is wood floor sanding season. Add that to ...

Do-it-yourself sanding and refinishing of wood floors is a good way to enhance the appearance of your home by spending very little money. However, reclaiming the elegance of an old floor takes much ...

It will typically cost between $42 and $200 per day to rent a floor sander. The exact cost will depend on the rental company, the duration of the rental, the type of floor sander, the required ...

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 ...

The Essex Silver-Line SL8V uses patented hook and loop technology to attach sand paper to drum for maximum ease of use. The Essex Silver-Line SL8V features a constant speed motor, standard 8-in.-wide ...