When it comes to staining wood, no step is more critical — or more often overlooked— than sanding. It’s the foundation that determines whether your finish turns out smooth and even or patchy and ...

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 ...

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. — Uneeda, a leading supplier of coated abrasive products and sanding tools, will highlight their wide range of sanding tools and equipment at Wood Pro Expo Florida and Closets ...

If you are a craftsman looking for the smoothest finish to your piece, reveal the true beauty of your wood’s grain and figure by sanding, scraping or using handplanes. Woodworker’s Guide to Handplanes ...

Woodworking is a notoriously expensive hobby. In addition to the ever-higher price of lumber itself, the cost of tools and shop equipment can really add up. While some purists insist on only buying ...

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 ...

A wave of beginner-friendly woodworking guides is helping newcomers turn simple tools and materials into functional, stylish pieces. From cutting boards to benches, these projects emphasize basic ...

DEAR TIM: I’ve got several projects facing me, and some involve sanding large areas of wood. I don’t have lots of experience doing this and wonder if you can minimize mistakes I might unknowingly make ...

How a design-driven reciprocating sander is replacing rotary tools for makers who refuse to compromise on finish quality.