Sandpaper has ancient origins that date back to the use of coarse rocks and sandstone to smooth down and make wood shiny. Even before a hand planer and a scraper, woodworking enthusiasts and some of the world’s finest carpenters and cabinet makers were innovative. They used rough-scaled fish-skins like that of a shark and a …
Using a paint sprayer to paint your ceilings is so much more enjoyable and efficient than painting them with brushes and rollers. Paint sprayers are amazing tools that simplify life and allow you to achieve professional-grade results, even if you don’t have a lot of experience. Please join me on an information-packed, fun, and relevant …
Can you wet sand wood, and should you? Yes and maybe! You can definitely wet sand wood to achieve highly polished, flawless finishes. However, it’s important to understand the differences between wet sanding dry wood, dry sanding wet wood, and adding water to enhance the sanding process. Confused? It’s OK. Continue reading to learn the …
The hidden beauty of wood grain emerges with effective sanding, displaying colors, patterns, and a natural vibe that excites the senses. Now that you have all of that exciting grain exposed, what should you do with that well-sanded wood? That is precisely why we are here today. Join me as we discover what’s possible to …
The timeless, classy beauty of your raw hardwood stairs still lives beneath decades of stain, paint, dirt, and damage. But sharp corners and closely-spaced balusters make getting down to those imprisoned grains a challenge. Join me as we explore the best sanders for wood stairs in 2023. When you have the proper tools and a …
Joining wood together (joinery) is necessary for loads of purposes in life. It’s not something reserved for professional woodworkers or other tradesmen. And when you need to join wood, and wish to achieve an excellent, durable result, you need to use a quality wood glue that’s best suited for the application at hand. Continue reading …
I grew up in a small country town in the early 1970s, back when power tools were as rare as front teeth in my neck of the woods! So, getting to use a power sander, or any other type of power tool was a real pleasure. In Fredonia, Ohio, these were the days of bailing …
Can you sand particle board? Of course! You can send anything you choose to. However, the ease of the task and quality of results will depend, somewhat, on the type of particle board you’re working with. Continue reading to learn what particle board is, the different types of particle board available, and specific steps to …
Building and refinishing wood decks is one of my favorite things in life! I’ll tell you something, sanding a hardwood floor to polished perfection is rewarding, but, to me, I like exterior deck work much better. It gets me outside, it’s rougher work, and I get to enjoy transforming the woodwork without the stringent meticulousness …
Concrete is durable, quite versatile, and cost-effective – being used to form driveways, sidewalks, interior flooring, countertops, and numerous other products, and it’s more popular than ever before. Join me as we learn about the ways that concrete can add value and beauty to your home, and how you can save thousands of dollars by …
While I am by no means a professional furniture refinisher myself, I have several friends that are master-level furniture makers and refinishers. I’m more the kind of guy who will go out, break into frozen ground, install concrete forms under the frost line, and build you a 2-story house/garage combination, framed with a chainsaw out …
Not to be a hater, but a bad caulking job is atrocious! Can you sand it away? When I first began thinking about whether or not sanding caulk is possible, my first question was why somebody would want to. I’m not lying to you when I tell you that caulking is a specialty of mine. …
Sanding wood trim excellently is a task that requires a good plan, patience, dedication to details, and, perhaps most importantly, a sander that’s capable of delivering the speed, power, and comfort needed to create stunning results. Join me on a journey to learn about the 5 best sanders for trim work in 2023 and beyond. …
Applying a wood stain to indoor and outdoor furniture gives it a whole new look. Staining wood will also protect the surface of the wood and highlight its beauty and texture. With the simple, step-by-step instructions below and a few tips and tricks to do the job well, you will have perfectly stained wood in …
Most of us know that veneer looks like a thin sheet of wood. However, is it real wood? And can you sand it? If so, how? These are good questions that we’ll answer in this article. Join me as we discover more details about wood veneer than you ever thought you would care to know. …
Whether you are dealing with 7 coats of hard, aged paint on the exterior of your house, some tacky old school bus-yellow paint on a banister, or another situation where you need or just want to remove old paint from wood, you’re going to need an effective sander to make the job doable. Trust me, …
Is it possible to sand glass? Heck yes! Glass is hugely versatile, and can be cut, sanded, polished, etched, formed, blown, and then, melted down into liquid to be used all over again! Glass is definitely sandable, and you can use various different sanding tools to do it. Join me on a fun learning journey …
Quality sanding is one of the most important elements when it comes to achieving high quality results in drywall finishing. Keep reading to learn about our choices for the 5 best sanders for drywall in 2022 – including innovative models from Makita, DeWalt, Hyde, Ginour, and WEN. All of these budget-friendly drywall sanders can help …
Can you sand epoxy? Sure you can – and it makes it look pretty dang awesome when you do! Well, at least when you do it correctly. Today, let’s go over some straightforward, quick instructions and tips about how to flat and polish epoxy resin. Now, flatting, sanding, and polishing ANYTHING requires some patience, the …
As woodworking goes, refinishing cabinetry is one of the more unforgiving arts. If you’re a do-it-yourselfer looking to save thousands of dollars on cabinetry refinishing, it’s definitely possible. However, having the proper tools is key to achieving success, especially if you’re limited in experience. And that’s why I’ve put together this list of the 5 …
Ultimate Sandpaper Grit Guide 2023 | Sandpaper Grits To Use For Wood, Metal, Plastic & More Most people think they understand what sandpaper is pretty well. I know I did. But, as it turns out, the realm of sandpaper is considerably more intricate than you might expect. Join me on this journey of sandpaper love and …
Sanding Sealers | What They Are | How & When To Use Them I meet a lot of people who are confused about what sanding sealers are, and what they’re used for. Is sanding sealer necessary to accomplish superior results in woodworking? Or is it just a luxury item that isn’t really necessary at all? …
Every woodworker has a method of cleaning wood after sanding; some are more effective in removing all traces of sanding dust than others. Cleaning wood is a critical part of any restoration process, as sanding dust and sawdust negatively affect the overall outcome when paints and stains are applied to wood. To clean wood after …
Researched and written by experienced contractor Alan Roberts. With a good plan and meticulous attention to detail, you can save thousands of dollars by refinishing your hardwood floors instead of calling in a professional flooring contractor. DIY hardwood floor sanding and finishing is definitely something you can do, but you’re going to need the proper …
“The nature of my invention consists in coating both sides of sheets of paper with sand, glass, emery, or other reducing and polishing substance, cemented thereto, and extending around the sides thereof. What I claim as my invention and desire to secure by letters patent is gluing, or otherwise cementing, sand, glass, emery, or other …
If you’ve ever walked through the sandpaper section of a hardware store like I have, you’ll have noticed that there are almost as many different kinds of sandpaper as there are colors of paint. I’m exaggerating, but the point that there’s an overwhelming selection of various grits of sandpaper out there still stands. Those who …
There’s a huge difference between a surface that’s been sanded and one that has not. The purpose of sanding surfaces, particularly wood, is to remove mill marks, dents, gauges, and other flaws that were caused by woodworking machines or in handling. The most efficient way to sand wood and other surfaces is to be deliberate …