Fine Woodworking

Surface Prep - Page 3 of 11

Offcuts create a planing cradle for tapered legs

August 29, 2017

A while back I built a Shaker-style round stand but wasn’t sure how to plane accurate tapers on both sides of each leg. I found the answer in the curvy…
Use a Scrub Plane to Create a Textured Finish

August 28, 2017

Scrub planes can do more than just rough work.
Box Keeps Sandpaper Organized and at Your Fingertips

June 20, 2017

The secret is in the pivoting dividers, which allow easy access.
Handplane Fundamentals: Flat and Smooth

December 13, 2016

Learn to add delicate chamfers to parts and to prep surfaces for a finish.
Utility-knife blade makes a nimble scraper

December 2, 2016

By turning a burr on a standard disposable knife blade and adding a simple maple handle, you get an amazing detail scraper
Sanding block is quick to make and easy to use

November 2, 2016

A sanding block is an essential piece of woodworking equipment, with designs ranging from basic to high-tech. I’ve had good luck with this bandsawn block for many years. It can…
Epoxy makes tearout disappear

September 29, 2016

When applying finish to a tabletop recently, I discovered a couple of areas of severe tearout I had missed. To remove it with a card scraper or sandpaper would have…
Super Glue to the Rescue

March 30, 2016

From repairs to assembly to finishing, how to get the most from this versatile shop helper
Unstuck From Super Glue

March 30, 2016

Accidentally glue your fingers together with super glue? Here's what to do.
Smart Jig Makes a Stack of Sanding Blocks

December 2, 2015

I encounter lots of odd smoothing, trimming, and chamfering tasks that are a challenge for a block plane or a chisel. Also, I don’t like to slow down to sharpen…

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