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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
Simple Steps

Simple Steps

08 24 2015

In the last blog, I shared a simple tip that saves time and makes my shop safer. One thing I have noticed over the years is that small changes made regularly almost always have greater impact than bi … read more
Lathe Disk Sander Pt. 2

Lathe Disk Sander Pt. 2

03 06 2011

In our last blog post, we began a series on building a disk sander for your lathe. This week, we continue the series by building the table.To keep the work properly aligned to the sanding disc, I deci … read more

A Trick to Stretch Your Woodworking Budget

02 05 2011

The WoodWorker's Guild of America (WWGOA) website is an excellent resource for any woodworker. Currently on their website, they have a clever trick for getting more from those gum rubber cleaning stic … read more