Finishing & Sanding

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


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

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