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    Lathe Disc Sander, Part 2(Post)

    This is part 2 of our three part series about building a Lathe Disc Sander. Here's a link to Lathe Disc Sander, Part 1, if you missed it.The lathe provides the motor and frame for our disc sande

    What's with all the Websites?(Post)

    You may or may not know that RJ Stroman, proprietor of our own 2Sand.com runs a number of sanding supply websites, and during a recent conversation I asked him why that is. Here is what he had to say:

    Using Your Lathe Disk Sander(Post)

    If you've been following along and building your own Lathe Disk Sander, you've already been using it. Typically, most folks just use the flat table to round edges, sand rough cut edges to the lines an

    Too Cool to Not Share(Post)

    OK, we are a sanding supplies company, and although some people might tell you that all we talk about is sanding, that's not quite true. We do have other interests, and this week proves it. We found o

    Cranial Download(Post)

    Ralph Bagnall of Consultingwoodworker.com is guest blogging this week.As I mentioned in the last blog post, the International Woodworking Fair is next month in Atlanta, and I had promised to talk this

    New Tricks for Old Shop Dogs(Post)

    I know the saying is; "You can't teach an old dog new tricks", but is that really how it works? I am convinced that the 'dog' gets old when he stops learning new tricks. Yes, I am firmly convinced tha

    3 Reasons to Use the myMirka App(Post)

      Modern Mirka sanders have a wealth of excellent features from anti-vibration balancing to quiet operation to multiple orbital speeds. You can even download an app for it. Yes, an app

    Build a Mop Sander, Part 2(Post)

      In part 1 of our mop sander build, we made a template and created several matching sections of Cloth Shop Roll to be assembled into our mop sander. Now we can make the spindle, assemble, and

    A Different Take on the New Year(Post)

    Personally, I'm not big on New Year's Resolutions. If I want to make changes, why wait until Jan 1st to implement them? If it is worth doing, it is worth doing now.Your thoughts on the New Year?That b

    A bit of Silliness(Post)

    It is mid-September, the days are cooling, kids are back in school and vacations are largely done with. Time to get back to serious business....Not so fast Mateys! We be wantin' to draw yer attention

    PSA or Hook & Loop?(Post)

    The vast majority of sanding discs are available in both self adhesive (PSA) and Hook & Loop (H&L) forms, and for many people, which they prefer is almost as hot a topic as their favorite sports team.

    Back to the US for Manufacturing?(Post)

    We recently came across an article in the Washington Post entitled; "Is U.S. manufacturing making a comeback- or is it just hype?" We thought you might like to read it and, of course, discuss with us

    Simple Steps(Post)

    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

    Using Abrasives to Prepare Tools for Cold Weather(Post)

    Although it still feels like summer, fall is upon us, and that means winter is just around the corner. While the changes coming will vary widely based on where you live, it’s always wise to prepare

    Need to Fill a Sock?(Post)

    Well, this is our shameless Holiday blog episode, brought to you firmly tongue in cheek!I have to begin with a nice holiday story; I was on an American Airlines flight last Thursday night. It was late

    Shaping with Air?(Post)

    Ok, well sort of :) George Vondriska of the WoodWorker's Guild of America (WWGOA) has an excellent video available on using an inflatable drum sander for shaping parts.Click the image to view the vide

    A Softer Touch(Post)

    In the last couple of blogs, we have been talking about the differences between Hook and Loop (H&L) and Self Adhesive (PSA) sanding discs. One of the important differences was how H&L has some f

    Lathe Disk Sander Pt. 3(Post)

    If you've been following this series, you now have a working disk sander on your lathe. While it is highly useful as is, adding a fence will greatly increase the accuracy and utility of your sander.I

    How are You Marketing?(Post)

    Personally, I HATE the catchphrase "New Normal" as a descriptor of the economy these days. Change is the ONLY constant in this world and if you fight it rather than adapting to it, you and your busine

    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

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