Preparing A Surface - Page 5 of 7

When to Stop Sanding?
December 15, 2006

Depending on the finish, probably earlier than you think.
Tool Test: Spindle Sanders
November 15, 2006

Oscillating drums smooth curves quickly and easily
Working with Live-Edge Boards
November 13, 2006

Q: I want to use some live-edge boards in my work. What’s the best way to strip the bark to reveal the surface below? Amir Fahzad, Negril, None A: There’s…
Tips for Working With Live-Edge Lumber
November 7, 2006

Furniture maker Mark Cwik talks about preparing a huge slab of bubinga for a tabletop at the 2006 Fine Furnishings Show
Sand, Scrape, or Plane?
September 1, 2006

Woodworker Ari Tuckman goes in search of the best way to prepare wood for finishing...with some surprising results.
Pitfalls of Finishing Pine
April 11, 2006

Cross-grain scratches, bleeding pitch, and blotchy staining can mar your finish if you don't use proper techniques
Sanding Frames for Flat Work
October 25, 2005

A sanding frame improves the stability of a belt sander on wide surfaces
Using a Card Scraper
October 25, 2005

Chairmaker Brian Boggs shares his secrets for using a scraper to prepare the surface of a board.
Planing Frame-and-Panel Doors
October 25, 2005

Use a plane rather than sandpaper to prepare the final surface
Steaming Out Dents
October 25, 2005

A household iron and patience returns dented wood back to new

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