Sanding

Workshop Tip: Sand moldings with sockets

April 29, 2021

It's similar to using a dowel, but there are more size options.
Make an Oval Bandsawn Box

April 6, 2021

Use this simple project as a jumping off point for more advanced and fun designs.
Power-Tool Flattening

December 17, 2020

Use your shop sanders to help take the tedium out of the process of sanding.
Q&A: Sanding to 500 grit

June 4, 2020

One reader asks Chris Becksvoort if sanding too fine will interfere with finishing.
Workshop Tip: Reverse your rubber sanding block for curves

May 5, 2020

The curved back of a regular sanding block makes a great tool for smoothing concave surfaces.
Workshop Tip: Capture the Right Sawdust for Repairs

January 6, 2020

Keep bags of dust organized by wood species so you can fill gaps and make repairs.
Workshop Tip: Level Epoxy With A Ski/Snowboard File

July 2, 2019

I use a lot of epoxy in my woodworking, for everything from gluing up panels to filling holes and cracks. Being a one-man shop, I appreciate the extended open time…
Tool Review: Random-Orbit Sander ‘SandNet’ Disks by Diablo

March 28, 2019

Long-lasting mesh sanding pads
Tool Review: 3M Ultra Flexible Sanding Sheets

December 12, 2018

Ben Brunick takes a look at these contortionist sanding sheets
Power Tools: Our Favorite Articles

August 14, 2018

A roundup of our top articles and videos on power tools from Mark Edmundson, Michael Fortune, Marc Adams, and more

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