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Finishing & Sanding

Sanding and finishing can become less tedious by using a few of these simple tricks.


Finishing Room: Two-Tone Harvest Table

Finishing Room: Two-Tone Harvest Table

The painted base and natural, oak top for this project provides a subtle but beautiful finish that will wear well … Read More

Lathe Drum Sander

Lathe Drum Sander

Just Another Reason to have A Lathe in Your Shop Read More

Traditional Craftsman-Style Finish

Traditional Craftsman-Style Finish

This finishing procedure will make your Craftsman-style furniture beautifully antiqued. Read More

Applying a Tinted Wax

Applying a Tinted Wax

If you are looking for an easy way to amp up the look of your painted projects, take a look … Read More

Phil's Favorite Filler

Phil's Favorite Filler

When filling blemishes in my painted projects I like to reach for this classic filler that's fast and convenient. Read More

Lazy Susan with a Pegboard Surface

Lazy Susan with a Pegboard Surface

A Clever Way to Lift a Finishing Project off the Surface. Read More

The Secret To Better Staining

The Secret To Better Staining

Stain is a great way to add color and accentuate the grain of a project, but getting a consistent color … Read More

Two Can't Miss Recipes for A Pumpkin Pine Finish

Two Can't Miss Recipes for A Pumpkin Pine Finish

Transform your projects with an aged pine look. Read More

Shop-Made Edge Sanding Block

Shop-Made Edge Sanding Block

Hardwood edging is a beautiful addition to the functionality of plywood. However, sanding that edge can be an issue — … Read More

Card Scraper Honing Jig

Card Scraper Honing Jig

This Jig Helps you get your Card Scraper perfectly Square. Read More

Bench Top Dust Filter

Bench Top Dust Filter

Every Little Bit Helps When it Comes to Dust Control. Read More

Tips for Staining Large Projects

Tips for Staining Large Projects

Staining a large, complex project like this bookcase isn't always as straightforward as you might think, so Phil has some … Read More

Handheld Sanding Belt

Handheld Sanding Belt

Sanding oddly shaped pieces can be a pain. Matching the contours can be difficult and time-consuming, but this sanding belt … Read More

Pegboard Finishing Turntable

Pegboard Finishing Turntable

If you're like me, you hoard scraps in the shop. One piece of scrap that doesn't ever seem to get … Read More

Spray Turntable

Spray Turntable

This simple turntable allows you to easily apply finish to all sides of your projects. Read More