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Finishing & Sanding

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


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 Turntable

Pegboard 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

Hassle-Free Finishing

Hassle-Free Finishing

I like to pre-finish my project parts for convenience and a better final product, but getting the finish on surfaces … Read More

Applying a Water-based Finish to a Tool Cart

Applying a Water-based Finish to a Tool Cart

Phil shares some tips and tricks for creating a great-looking and durable finish for your shop projects as he completes … Read More

Glass-Smooth Epoxy Surface

Glass-Smooth Epoxy Surface

Versatile epoxy fills pores and creates a smooth, durable moisture barrier for a fine furniture finish. Read More

How To Apply a Weathered, Aged Finish

How To Apply a Weathered, Aged Finish

Give your projects a silvery gray appearance with an easy-to-apply finishing product. Read More

Creating a Glazed Finish

Creating a Glazed Finish

In this video, Dillon shows the simple process he used to get a rich, aged finish with milk paint and … Read More