This 1" belt sander is an excellent sharpening center as well as a handy sander. It removes steel quickly and coolly. It can be used for freehand grinding of a range of tools and is ideal for carving and lathe tools. It does a superb job on kitchen knives. The 4" × 6 1/2" tool rest has a groove to accept sliding jigs. One 1" × 42" sanding belt is included.