Spindle sanders are perfect for smoothing curves. Available in both a hand-held and a table top version, spindle sanders offer a superior finish after taking out large amounts of material with a belt sander. Features to look for in a freestanding spindle sander include: sanding drum/spindle storage, emergency stop, well machined table top, and dust collection port. Features to look for in an Edge sander include: single knob belt tension adjustment, well-machined steel platen, easily accessed controls, workstop, user-friendly belt changing.