Random-orbit sanders (top): For removing large amounts of wood from large surfaces, random-orbit sanders can’t be beat. They are less suitable for small areas, and their shape prevents them from ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Sanding by hand is a forgotten skill that was well known to woodworkers generations ...

In addition to finding the right sandpaper grit for your project, and knowing when you can stop refining (and stop sanding!), proper wood sanding technique is also important. From the editors of Fine ...

Pencil marks can be a great indicator of how much you still need to sand. Try this trick the next time you are sanding a wood board. Mark the length of the surface you plan on sanding with a pencil.

Question: I have several projects facing me, and some involve sanding large areas of wood. I don’t have much experience doing this and wonder whether you can minimize mistakes I might unknowingly make ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...

A leading manufacturer of high-gloss finished wood products for automobiles, trucks and boats has been sanding its products using an outdated manual sanding cell. In an effort to improve the ...

Choosing the right type of stain for the species of wood is key to limiting blotches. For absorbent woods like pine or woods ...