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Sanding Small Mouldings

Sanding Small Mouldings

09 06 2017

Sanding small moldings is always a challenge. Smoothing the wood without disturbing the detail can be tough. One method I have used in the past is an old idea that still works, the deck of cards.Sandi … read more

Quality Shows (especially with stain)

08 15 2017

Not all grit sizes are created equal, and as with most things, you get what you pay for with sandpaper. The grit number indicates the size of the particles used to abrade the surface, but the more co … read more
American vs English Woodworking Dictionary

American vs English Woodworking Dictionary

07 12 2017

We had mentioned on Facebook and Twitter that the English still refer to sandpaper as glasspaper, since the first commercially viable sandpaper made used ground glass as the abrasive.Sanding to Remove … read more
5 Sandpaper Hacks for Spring Gardening

5 Sandpaper Hacks for Spring Gardening

04 18 2016

Spring is finally here, and with the warmer weather my mind turns to gardening. Early spring is a prime time to get your tools ready and your seedlings started – and on their way to the beautiful plan … read more
Abrasive Choices

Abrasive Choices

06 16 2015

While it might seem simple at first glance, choosing the proper sanding supplies for your application can actually be fairly complex. You need to decide the grits you will need, the backer that will p … read more