593 results for 'Sanding block'

    The Sanding Disc Shuffle(Post)

    It's not a new dance craze. The Sanding Disc Shuffle is the process of working through the grits with hook and loop sanding discs. I typically start with 80 or 100 grit, then move on to 120 ...

    Downdraft Sanding Center- Completed!(Post)

    Well! After 10 months of thinking, designing and building, our Downdraft Sanding Center is complete!With my roll around Delta dust collector hooked up, I am very pleased with the draw through the tab ...

    Sanding Small Mouldings(Post)

    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.Sand ...

    Get in Shape with Sanding Sponges(Post)

      At 2Sand.com, we know all too well that there is no single tool or product that will fit all of your sanding needs. That is why we strive to offer as wide an array of abrasive suppl ...

    Downdraft Sanding Table - Part 2(Post)

    In the previous 2Sand Blog post, we discussed making a modified torsion box that functions as an effective downdraft sanding table. Originally, the downdraft top was an add-on to a ro ...

    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 ...

    Large Batch Profile Sanding(Post)

    In our previous blog post, Update Your Profile Sanding, we shared some ideas for making custom shaped sanding pads for finishing moldings, trim work and other profiles. These card, foam and body p ...

    Mirka Gold Sanding Discs(Post)

      Removing old coatings prior to refinishing is a different process than preparing a new surface for finish. Leftover adhesives, paints and topcoats are rarely fully hard and will soften ...

    Adapting to Better Sanding(Post)

      We all know how important dust collection is to get the best finish possible, and tool manufacturers know this too, why else would tools increasingly feature dust ports? So, why ...

    Sanding Storage: Designing Disk Holders(Post)

    With the basic layout of the sanding station completed, I next turned to designing a holder for sanding disks. Ideally, they would store flat with a weighted plate on top to keep them flat, but that ...

    How to Sand and Refinish Aluminum Wheels(Post)

    Maintaining the pristine condition of your car’s aluminum rims can feel as challenging as keeping your entire car clean. If you’ve kissed a curb or two or left some metal behind, you might be wonderi ...

    Building the Sanding Center Pt. 1(Post)

    With fall here and time opened back up for shop projects, the building of the sanding center can commence! In order to keep this as easy and economical as possible, I am using common stock available ...