Preparing A Surface

Chalkboard eraser makes a versatile sanding block
March 6, 2023

The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.
Workshop tip: Easy way to hide damage
October 21, 2021

Glue mixed with dry chips and dust gives a seamless patch.
Workshop Tip: Sand moldings with sockets
April 29, 2021

It's similar to using a dowel, but there are more size options.
Tips and Techniques for Taming Tearout
May 18, 2020

Don't let gnarly grain stand in your way. Gary Rogowski outlines his strategies for handplaning woods that are prone to tearout.
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.
Watch This: How to Stop Tearout
March 26, 2020

Gary Rogowski helps you understand every woodworker's enemy, tearout.
Foolproof Surface Prep
November 4, 2019

Working systematically, Bob Van Dyke demonstrates how to remove mill marks and tearout with a scraper, break sharp edges and corners with a block plane, and sand to an even finish with sandpaper.
How To Flatten and Sand a Chest of Drawers
August 28, 2019

For Chris Becksvoort, the belt sander is a workhorse for smoothing drawer sides and for flattening the fronts of drawers to cases
Workshop Tip: Use a Digital Angle Cube in Place of Winding Sticks
August 22, 2019

Digital angle cube resting on top of a handplane that spans the width of a board can be an effective way to judge milling progress.
Great Results with a Belt Sander
August 14, 2019

It's noisy and it's dusty, but in a pro shop like Chris Becksvoort's, it's hard to beat the belt sander for producing great results quickly.

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