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Finishing & Sanding

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


Sanding Profiles & Contours

Sanding Profiles & Contours

Check out these products and tips for sanding profiles and contours! Read More

Facts About Food-Safe Finishes

Facts About Food-Safe Finishes

Choosing a finish that looks good and is safe to use isn't nearly as you might think. Read More

A Guide To Finishing Solvents

A Guide To Finishing Solvents

To get top-notch finishing results, you need to know which type of solvent is the best choice for the job … Read More

A Look At Oscillating Spindle Sanders

A Look At Oscillating Spindle Sanders

A benchtop spindle sander can make many sanding tasks easier. But more importantly, the finished project will also look better. Read More

A Finish That’s Fast, Easy, And Durable

A Finish That’s Fast, Easy, And Durable

The simple secret is the three ingredients. Each plays and important role in creating a top-notch finish without a lot … Read More

Brushing A Varnish Finish

Brushing A Varnish Finish

The best route to a smooth, durable varnish finish is to apply it the old-fashioned way. Read More

Versatile Disk Sanders

Versatile Disk Sanders

When it comes to most edge-sanding tasks, nothing can match the speed and precision of a disk sander. Read More

High-Tech, Smooth-Cutting Microplane Rasps

High-Tech, Smooth-Cutting Microplane Rasps

When it comes to shaping curved parts for your projects, it's tough to beat the performance of this inexpensive tool. Read More

Great Results With Spray Can Finishing

Great Results With Spray Can Finishing

If an expensive spray system is out of your reach, you can still get great results with aerosol finishes. Read More

Back To Basics Hand Sanding

Back To Basics Hand Sanding

When it comes to sanding intricate details, nothing beats a sanding block and a little old-fashioned elbow grease. Read More

Creating A Distressed Milk Paint Finish

Creating A Distressed Milk Paint Finish

With help from a random collection of “tools” and the vibrant color of milk paint, you can create an authentic-looking, … Read More

Sandpaper Cutting Board

Sandpaper Cutting Board

Here's a quick way to accurately cut to size sandpaper. It can be set up for any sheet size you … Read More

Mind Your Beeswax

Mind Your Beeswax

Wax is one of the oldest and easiest to use finishes. Woodworker and beekeeper, Logan Wittmer, shares how he puts … Read More

Tougher Sanding Strips

Tougher Sanding Strips

Sometimes sanding strips are the easiest way to smooth out curved surfaces. But, sanding strips cut from standard sandpaper can … Read More

Sandpaper Storage

Sandpaper Storage

A tidy way to keep track of custom cut sandpaper. All it takes is some scraps from the lumber rack. Read More