Sanding and finishing can become less tedious by using a few of these simple tricks.
When it comes to shaping curved parts for your projects, it's tough to beat the performance of this inexpensive tool. Read More
You don't need expensive spray equipment to get a smooth finish. With good surface prep and the right spray-can technique, … Read More
Learn how to sand wood by hand with the right sanding blocks, sandpaper, and techniques for smoothing flat surfaces, curves, … Read More
Give new furniture the character of an old favorite. Layer milk paint with sanding, dents, scratches, and stain to create … Read More
Here's a quick way to accurately cut to size sandpaper. It can be set up for any sheet size you … Read More
Wax is one of the oldest and easiest to use finishes. Woodworker and beekeeper, Logan Wittmer, shares how he puts … Read More
Keep sandpaper strips from tearing with a simple duct tape trick. Make stronger, longer-lasting sanding strips for curves, roundovers, and … Read More
Sand narrow rabbets and tight spaces without rounding over the edges using this shop-made sanding block with wedge-secured sandpaper. 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
Finishing narrow boards before assembly can be tricky when they won't stand on edge. These clever, shop-made H-block supports hold … 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