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Finishing & Sanding

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


Narrow Sanding Block

Narrow Sanding Block

My regular sanding block is too big to sand rabbets and other narrow areas without the block tipping and rounding … Read More

Finishing Turntable

Finishing Turntable

Easily getting to all sides of a project is a must for getting small projects completed. This easy-to-build project rotates … Read More

Thrifty Finishing Points

Thrifty Finishing Points

Raising a project off the bench top while applying a finish keeps the project from sticking and allows you to … Read More

Checking for Misfires

Checking for Misfires

In the middle of assembling a project, you may run out of nails and not know it. An air nailer … Read More

Board Supports

Board Supports

With a handful of screws and wood scraps you can make these handy holders that aid in finishing parts of … Read More

Chamfer Guide

Chamfer Guide

A disc sander makes quick work of creating a chamfer. What's challenging is making consistently sized chamfers. This simple jig … Read More

Cutting Sandpaper

Cutting Sandpaper

A handy way to cut your sheets of sandpaper to the exact size you need. Removing the guesswork saves time … Read More

Sanding Block

Sanding Block

A hand sanding block is an essential tool for creating a surface that's ready for finish. Take a look at … Read More

Dust Hose Adapter

Dust Hose Adapter

The dust port on my sander doesn't match the size of the hose on my shop vacuum. Sound familiar? Forget … Read More

Repairing Veneer

Repairing Veneer

All it takes to replace damaged or missing veneer is a simple template and this step-by-step technique. Read More

Bench Pads

Bench Pads

These simple shop-made pads are handy to have in the shop. By adding some shelf liner material and dowels to … Read More

Clever Cove Sander

Clever Cove Sander

For a smooth surface on cove molding, you need a sanding block that matches the curvature of the molding. John … Read More

Small Parts Sander

Small Parts Sander

One of the difficult aspects of working with small parts is sanding them smooth. A typical hand-held sanding block doesn't … Read More

Biscuit Painter Points

Biscuit Painter Points

Supporting a workpiece is a critical part of achieving a smooth finish. Here's a clever way to create finishing points … Read More

Chisel Sander

Chisel Sander

A set of chisels is a must-have in any woodworking shop. While the sharp end is usually used to refine … Read More