A remote powered extendable sander has a sanding unit having a sanding surface. A drive system is coupled to the sanding unit. The drive system is used to move the sanding surface. A drive transfer unit is provided for transferring rotational motion from a small motorized construction tool to the drive system for powering the sanding unit. A housing is coupled to the sanding unit. An extension member is removably coupled to the housing for raising the remote powered extendable sander.