The past two weeks I’ve been talking about sanding. I would like to continue that discussion with a look at more ideas that could be valuable to you in preparing your projects for their finish coats ...

Many do-it-yourself homeowners are more than happy to stain hardwood floors. However, when it comes to sanding new hardwood floors or sanding off old finishes and scratches from old hardwood floors, ...

Have you ever struggled to sand small parts? Do you want to incorporate tenons into your next woodworking project? In this ...

Sanding wood is a process that, if done correctly, makes the wood surface very smooth by "machining" the surface of the wood with a multitude of very small sharp edges; in other words, sanding is the ...

Wide, flat parts. Again, a random-orbit sander does well here. Note: It is easier to sand parts such as table aprons before assembly. To know when power-sanding is complete, apply mineral spirits to ...

Question: I have several projects facing me, and some involve sanding large areas of wood. I don’t have much experience doing this and wonder whether you can minimize mistakes I might unknowingly make ...

Photo: istockphoto.com The variety of electric sanders on the market can be quite bewildering for the new DIYer. Sanding machines come in a huge range of shapes and sizes, and choosing the wrong one ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Sanding by hand is a forgotten skill that was well known to woodworkers generations ...

Parquet is among the highest-quality flooring options. Its pleasant texture, natural appearance, and long-lasting durability ...

Wood veneer offers a sustainable and cost-effective way to get the look of luxurious hardwood at a fraction of the price. Veneer is a very thin slice of solid wood that's been glued to a piece of ...