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    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 consis

    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 cr

    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 deck of

    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 p

    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 sanding before in this blog, an

    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 shaped

    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 did so

    ​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 filled with re

    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 s

    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 invo

    ​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 edges of

    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 b

    Beyond Sanding Discs and Abrasive Sheets(Post)

      When we talk about sanding supplies, we generally refer to  sanding sheets and abrasive discs because that’s what most of us primarily use. Yet the world of abrasives is far wider than that

    Hole Sanding(Post)

    Over the years of this blog, we have shared a number of shop-built power sanding devices including a drum sander for the lathe, and a drill powered sander for concave shapes . This mo

    Sanding the Curves(Post)

      2 Inch Disc and Mandrel Set   In most cases sanding is done on mostly flat surfaces, but some sanding jobs just need to follow the curves. Sanding down a small outboard propeller for repain

    Sanding on the Lathe(Post)

    Someone made a comment to me recently that inspired this post: He said that "A lathe is a rotary tool looking for an application". Now, we all know that it is highly useful for turning wood and other

    Sanding Big Projects with a Lathe Drum Sander(Post)

    A recent project in our shop required “S” curved drawer fronts about 4” wide. After cutting the shapes on the band saw, they needed to be formed and smoothed but were too wide for typical sanding

    Hanging Sanding Belts(Post)

    Hanging Sanding Belts Having designed and built the hangers for my sanding disks, the next objective was to organize and store my sanding belts. These shown are sized for Porter Cable's 371 belt

    Band Saw Sanding Belts(Post)

    Sanding into square corners is often something of a challenge. Stationary disk sanders can easily sand flat faces, but struggle with taller vertical edges. Sanding drums handle tall faces a

    Wet Sanding(Post)

    Wet sanding, the process of using abrasives with some form of liquid media, is likely as old as sanding itself. Shark skin is known to have been a very early form of sandpaper, and it certainly

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