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Finishing & Sanding

Sanding and finishing can become less tedious by using a few of these simple tricks.


Choosing Drawer Liners

Choosing Drawer Liners

Whether you’re storing tools or protecting fine jewelry, you have a lot of materials to choose from when lining drawers. Read More

Choosing & Using Finish Removers

Choosing & Using Finish Removers

It’s no fun, but sometimes it’s necessary. If a finish has to come off, using the right stripper and approach … Read More

A Guide To Choosing The Best Finish

A Guide To Choosing The Best Finish

Once you know what each type of fi nish brings to the table, making the right choice gets a whole … Read More

Tips For Finishing Poplar

Tips For Finishing Poplar

Here’s the secret to making this low-cost wood look like its expensive cousin cherry. Read More

Working With Milk Paint

Working With Milk Paint

This centuries-old favorite is just the ticket for lending and authentic look to distressed pieces and reproduction furniture. Read More

Sanding Profiles & Contours

Sanding Profiles & Contours

Check out these products and tips for sanding profiles and contours! Read More

Facts About Food-Safe Finishes

Facts About Food-Safe Finishes

Choosing a finish that looks good and is safe to use isn't nearly as you might think. Read More

A Guide To Finishing Solvents

A Guide To Finishing Solvents

To get top-notch finishing results, you need to know which type of solvent is the best choice for the job … Read More

A Look At Oscillating Spindle Sanders

A Look At Oscillating Spindle Sanders

A benchtop spindle sander can make many sanding tasks easier. But more importantly, the finished project will also look better. Read More

A Finish That’s Fast, Easy, And Durable

A Finish That’s Fast, Easy, And Durable

The simple secret is the three ingredients. Each plays and important role in creating a top-notch finish without a lot … Read More

Brushing A Varnish Finish

Brushing A Varnish Finish

The best route to a smooth, durable varnish finish is to apply it the old-fashioned way. Read More

Versatile Disk Sanders

Versatile Disk Sanders

When it comes to most edge-sanding tasks, nothing can match the speed and precision of a disk sander. Read More

High-Tech, Smooth-Cutting Microplane Rasps

High-Tech, Smooth-Cutting Microplane Rasps

When it comes to shaping curved parts for your projects, it's tough to beat the performance of this inexpensive tool. Read More

Great Results With Spray Can Finishing

Great Results With Spray Can Finishing

If an expensive spray system is out of your reach, you can still get great results with aerosol finishes. Read More

Back To Basics Hand Sanding

Back To Basics Hand Sanding

When it comes to sanding intricate details, nothing beats a sanding block and a little old-fashioned elbow grease. Read More