Best Belt Sanders Updated July 2025

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Best Belt Sanders
2025 Buyer's GuideUpdated July 2025
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10.0

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10.0

Makita 9403 4" x 24" Belt Sander, Teal
Quality
Build quality
Power
Sanding capacity
Dust collection
Ease of use
Picked by 369 people this month!
Picked by 369 people this month!

10.0

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Makita 9403 4" x 24" Belt Sander, Teal
Quality
Build quality
Power
Sanding capacity
Dust collection
Ease of use

9.8

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9.8

Metabo HPT Belt Sander | 3 x 21 Inch | For Woodworking | Variable Speed | 9.0 Amp Motor | Soft Grip | 5-Year Warranty | SB8V2
Build quality
Works well
Power
Value for money
Ease of use
Sander quality

9.8

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Metabo HPT Belt Sander | 3 x 21 Inch | For Woodworking | Variable Speed | 9.0 Amp Motor | Soft Grip | 5-Year Warranty | SB8V2
Build quality
Works well
Power
Value for money
Ease of use
Sander quality

9.5

3

9.5

Makita 9903 3" x 21" Belt Sander
Functionality
Build quality
Belt tracking
Ease of use
Power
Noise level

9.5

3
Makita 9903 3" x 21" Belt Sander
Functionality
Build quality
Belt tracking
Ease of use
Power
Noise level

9.3

4

9.3

RIDGID ZRR2740 6.5 Amp 3-in X 18-in Heavy Duty Variable Speed Belt Sander (Renewed)
Works well
Build quality
Value for money
Belt tracking
Sander quality
Appearance

9.3

4
RIDGID ZRR2740 6.5 Amp 3-in X 18-in Heavy Duty Variable Speed Belt Sander (Renewed)
Works well
Build quality
Value for money
Belt tracking
Sander quality
Appearance

9.1

5

9.1

WEN 6321 7-Amp 3 in. x 21 in. Corded Belt Sander with Dust Bag , Black
Works well
Value for money
Sanding quality
Build quality
Weight
Power

9.1

5
WEN 6321 7-Amp 3 in. x 21 in. Corded Belt Sander with Dust Bag , Black
Works well
Value for money
Sanding quality
Build quality
Weight
Power

8.9

6

8.9

WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 4 x 36 in. Belt, 6 in. Disc and Cast Iron Base (6502T)
Works well
Value for money
Sander quality
Ease of use
Size
Ease of change

8.9

6
WEN Benchtop Belt and Disc Sander with 4 x 36 in. Belt, 6 in. Disc and Cast Iron Base (6502T)
Works well
Value for money
Sander quality
Ease of use
Size
Ease of change

8.7

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8.7

Astro Pneumatic 3037 Air Belt Sander (1/2" x 18") with 3pc Belts (#36, #40 & #60)
Works well
Value for money
Build quality
Ease of use
Power
Variable speed

8.7

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Astro Pneumatic 3037 Air Belt Sander (1/2" x 18") with 3pc Belts (#36, #40 & #60)
Works well
Value for money
Build quality
Ease of use
Power
Variable speed

8.5

8

8.5

WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" Belt
Works well
Value for money
Tool quality
Ease of use
Size
Power

8.5

8
WEN 6307 Variable Speed Detailing File Sander with 1/2-by-18" Belt
Works well
Value for money
Tool quality
Ease of use
Size
Power

8.4

9

8.4

SKIL 6 Amp 3"x18" Belt Sander with Pressure Control - 7510-01
Works well
Value for money
Sander quality
Ease of use
Lightweight

8.4

9
SKIL 6 Amp 3"x18" Belt Sander with Pressure Control - 7510-01
Works well
Value for money
Sander quality
Ease of use
Lightweight

8.3

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8.3

EX ELECTRONIX EXPRESS Mini 1 x 30 Belt Sander 3400 RPM
Works well
Value for money
Sharpening ability
Sander quality
Ease of use
Size

8.3

10
EX ELECTRONIX EXPRESS Mini 1 x 30 Belt Sander 3400 RPM
Works well
Value for money
Sharpening ability
Sander quality
Ease of use
Size

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10.0

Makita 9403 4" x 24" Belt Sander, Teal
Quality
Build quality
Power
Sanding capacity
Dust collection
Ease of use
Picked by 369 people this month!
Picked by 369 people this month!

10.0

1
Makita 9403 4" x 24" Belt Sander, Teal
Quality
Build quality
Power
Sanding capacity
Dust collection
Ease of use