Every woodworking project requires sanding to some degree. Use this pencil trick to know when it's time to step down in sandpaper grit. Sanding is literally and necessarily the process of removing ...

After toiling away for months, it's hard not to start rushing to finish things up after painting your project. Problem is, after that last coat of clear has been applied, there are a few more steps ...

Block-sandingWhen you run your fingers over a great paint job, you are not only witnessing the efforts of a great painter, but also the person who spent the time block-sanding the vehicle body prior ...

Editor’s Note — March 6, 2026: Over the coming weeks, we’ll be evaluating potential orbital sanders for inclusion on this ...

Flap wheels are designed to sand pieces with contour or a profile. This can be on a door, a furniture part, a hobby project part or anything else that is not flat in design. Anyone can sand a flat ...

"Why am I still getting swirl marks on my workpiece?" It’s not a simple answer, but going through the below steps should get you to the swirl-free finish you are hoping to accomplish. Random orbital ...