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Secrets For Sanding Part 3: Wet-Sand Your Finishes
November 9, 2015

Wood finishes tend to raise the grain of the wood, lifting tiny whiskers that are rough to the touch. The best way to smooth those fibers back down is wet-sanding.
Secrets For Sanding Part 2: Follow with Hand-Sanding
October 30, 2015

In Part II of our series, you’ll learn how and why you want to follow power-sanding with a sanding block and finer grits, to get the wood ready for a truly perfect finish.
Secrets for Better Sanding
September 30, 2015

Learn the right way to random-orbit sand in Part I of our 3-part video series on sanding and surface prep
Sanding Methods for a Flawless Surface
September 30, 2015

Jeff Jewitt shares timeless tips for tackling big panels and problem parts.
How to Use Traditional Milk Paint
September 30, 2015

Learn how to apply a classic Shaker finish
Build a Better Sanding Block
September 26, 2014

This simple addition to shopmade sanding blocks makes a big difference
Texture Wood to Highlight the Grain
April 4, 2013

Modern tools make it easy to mimic an ancient Japanese finish.
The Language of Finishing: Part 2
February 7, 2013

Understand the sometimes-cryptic terms that describe the different methods of applying and polishing a finish.
Are you sanding right?
February 9, 2012

Random-orbit sanders are not as foolproof as they seem.
How to Break an Edge
July 28, 2011

How you break the edges can make or break your projects

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