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Belt sander drag racing

May 11, 2018

What is a power tool owner with buyer's remorse supposed to do?

We've all been there. You purchase a specialty power tool in a moment of weakness because it was on sale or because you just read an article about how it is one of the top 50 tools that every DIYer should own. You convince yourself that you'll use is constantly for this or that project, but in reality, it just sits in the corner of your garage collecting dust. For me, that impulse buy was a belt sander. So what is a power tool owner with buyer's remorse supposed to do? After a quick Google search for "new uses for a belt sander," I was introduced to the world of belt sander racing. You have to see it to believe it.

About the Author

Alexis Gajewski | Senior Content Strategist

Alexis Gajewski has over 15 years of experience in the maintenance, reliability, operations, and manufacturing space. She joined Plant Services in 2008 and works to bring readers the news, insight, and information they need to make the right decisions for their plants. Alexis also authors “The Lighter Side of Manufacturing,” a blog that highlights the fun and innovative advances in the industrial sector. 

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