What's the difference in function between a belt sander and a palm sander?

Question: Can I take a belt sander and change the grit to do the job of a palm sander? Or is that a bad idea?

Answer: That is kind of a bad idea, because a belt sander takes off more material than a palm, and it doesn't give nice flat even results. You can buy a palm sander for a pretty reasonable price. It would be worth it if you want a smooth surface.

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