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Minerals Matter(Post)
While sanding supplies appear to be simple at first glance, choosing the proper sheets, belts or discs for your application can actually be fairly complex. You need to decide on the grit, the bac
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
Masking(Post)Masking is an integral part of the finishing process and can make or break your project. Masking is tedious, requires real attention to detail, and you usually only find out after the fact if it
Keep It Clean!(Post)Keeping your sanding supplies clean during use not only saves time and money but also improves finishes. Clogged abrasives result in particles that are no longer uniform in size; this can l
Downdraft Sanding Station - Part 1(Post)As we have previously discussed in this blog, the ultimate purpose of finish sanding is to achieve a very consistent pattern of scratches. At any grit level, deeper scratches in the pattern will
Abrasive Choices(Post)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
How to Sand Epoxy Resin(Post)Working with epoxy resin can feel like melding glass to whatever shape suits your fancy. At the same time, even the most airtight molds can leave epoxy resin projects with sharp or rough edges. The go
The Sanding Procedure(Post)✨ What’s New in Our Sanding Guide Updated grit progression: New recommendations for sanding sequences based on wood type and finish goal. Surface inspection tip: Use low-angle lighting to detect impe
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