593 results for 'Sanding block'

    Make a Custom Profile Sanding Block(Post)

    Sanding molding or any regular contour can be a time-consuming and labor-intensive chore, especially if you have many linear feet to cover. To save time (and labor) as well as improving the consi ...

    Sanding Belt Block Sander Part 2(Post)

    Ok, so I am still not sure exactly what to call this thing, but that won't stop us from completing the project. In the last blog we chose the sanding belt we wanted to use for our block sander, and c ...

    Building a Better Sanding Block(Post)

    Sanding blocks come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and materials. In past issues of this blog we have shown methods for making custom sanding blocks from auto body filler, packing foam, and a de ...

    Sanding Belt Block Sander?(Post)

    Sanding blocks come in all sorts of shapes, sizes and materials. In past issues of this blog we have shown methods for making custom sanding blocks from auto body filler to packing foam to a deck of ...

    Dust Collection for Hand Sanding(Post)

             On wood, metal, plastic or fiberglass, hand sanding gives the craftsperson a level of control not available with power sanders. We’ve talked about hand sandin ...

    Shop Made Custom Sanding(Post)

    The other day I was using FastCap's Kaizen Foam to create a new box for storing my molding head cutter set. I had several scraps left over and it occured to me that these could be pretty easily shape ...

    Lines In the Sand(Post)

    We have written about how different abrasive minerals create specific types of reflections or sheen. How you sand is just as important to the finished appearance. Using acrylic as a base, we ...

    ​Refinishing in Place - Part Two of a Countertop Sanding Project(Post)

      In the first part of this blog, we prepared a countertop for refinishing. The trim was removed, the walls and cabinets were masked off, and knots and voids in the countertop were fil ...

    Hand Sanding(Post)

    While the marketplace is awash in excellent sanding tools that are powered by electric motors or are run off your compressed air system , there is still a need to know when and how to ...

    How to Wet Sand - A Guide to Wet Sanding All Surfaces (Post)

    Sanding can improve the overall finish of objects made from several materials. However, choosing between dry and wet sanding processes can be tricky, especially if you’re not familiar with what’s inv ...

    ​Sanding the Details(Post)

      Regardless of the medium you generally work in, at some point you will find yourself trying to sand, buff or polish a small detail that is difficult to reach. It may be the inside edg ...

    Profile Sanding Tip Two(Post)

    Profile Sanding Tip Using Auto Body FillerWhen I have a lot of molding to sand, auto body filler can make a fast profile sanding block.Profile sanding block To make a fast profile, apply a mound of ...