Sanding and finishing can become less tedious by using a few of these simple tricks.
A tidy way to keep track of custom cut sandpaper. All it takes is some scraps from the lumber rack. Read More
My regular sanding block is too big to sand rabbets and other narrow areas without the block tipping and rounding … Read More
Easily getting to all sides of a project is a must for getting small projects completed. This easy-to-build project rotates … Read More
Raising a project off the bench top while applying a finish keeps the project from sticking and allows you to … Read More
In the middle of assembling a project, you may run out of nails and not know it. An air nailer … Read More
With a handful of screws and wood scraps you can make these handy holders that aid in finishing parts of … Read More
A disc sander makes quick work of creating a chamfer. What's challenging is making consistently sized chamfers. This simple jig … Read More
A handy way to cut your sheets of sandpaper to the exact size you need. Removing the guesswork saves time … Read More
A hand sanding block is an essential tool for creating a surface that's ready for finish. Take a look at … Read More
The dust port on my sander doesn't match the size of the hose on my shop vacuum. Sound familiar? Forget … Read More
All it takes to replace damaged or missing veneer is a simple template and this step-by-step technique. Read More
These simple shop-made pads are handy to have in the shop. By adding some shelf liner material and dowels to … Read More
For a smooth surface on cove molding, you need a sanding block that matches the curvature of the molding. John … Read More
One of the difficult aspects of working with small parts is sanding them smooth. A typical hand-held sanding block doesn't … Read More
Supporting a workpiece is a critical part of achieving a smooth finish. Here's a clever way to create finishing points … Read More