Month: January 2024

For many woodworkers, raised grain is a common issue. After sanding your wood down to a smooth, flat surface, a day later the flat surface is no longer flat. There are actually a few reasons why this happens, all of which can be prevented with some simple changes to your sanding routine. Continue reading to… Continue reading What Causes Raised Grain on Sanded Wood?

Working with power sanders is not a delicate task. It is important to know how to use the machines and understand the best practices for them. When entering the wood or metal working industry, the use of abrasives will become second nature, but there is a learning curve. On the way to mastering sanding and… Continue reading Is There a Difference Between Centered and Centerless Grinding?

Although spindle sanders are one of the most useful and prevalent sanding tools in the woodworking industry, they can be very dangerous. For this reason, there are several important safety guidelines to follow when operating such a serious tool. One wrong move can put you in the emergency room, or worse, render you an amputee.… Continue reading Safety Tips for Oscillating Spindle Sanders

Kitchen tile backsplash has come a long way in terms of designs and styles. As these trends continue to evolve, so does the need for homeowners to replace outdated looks. However, many homeowners, even those experienced in handy-work, are intimidated by the idea of taking off kitchen tile backsplash out installed with thinset or mastic… Continue reading A Fool-Proof Guide to Removing Kitchen Tile Backsplash

Steel wire brushes are a popular and convenient tool for every metal fabrication hobbyist. Not only do they effectively separate surface contaminants without jeopardizing base material, they can be used in a variety of applications, including surface preparation, surface finishing, deburring, rust elimination, weld cleaning, and more. Now, if you want your steel wire brushes… Continue reading 3 Ways to Make Your Steel Brushes Perform Better

Drum sanders are large sanding machines that are primarily used for wood and plastic sanding projects. Coming in at about 30 inches wide and 25 inches long, and weighing just over 175 pounds, drum sanders generally need at least two feet of clearance on each side for adequate working space.They are highly efficient and effective… Continue reading Why Use a Drum Sander for Wood Floor Sanding

There are a few options for abrasives when working with an angle grinder. The most common include reinforced depressed center wheels, flap discs, resinoid cup wheels, diamond cup wheels, and vulcanized fiber discs. The type of abrasive you use with your powerful angle grinder will depend on the particular grinding application. For high-pressure and high… Continue reading Advice on Purchasing Vulcanized Fiber Discs

After you have installed and sanded your new wood floors, it is time to add the finishing touch: a sealant. There are several types of wood floor finishes available on the market, so it is important to educate yourself on the differences among them all in order to choose the right one. A common choice… Continue reading Two Primary Types of Polyurethane Finishes

If you are into woodworking, the ultimate goal for every project you undertake is to get it done right the first time around. But in order to achieve this goal on every project, it requires years of hands-on experience, coupled with a sincere curiosity in improving your woodworking skills. A good way to get started… Continue reading How to Avoid These Beginner Woodworking Errors

Did you know that improper storage of coated abrasive products can have damaging effects on your sanding supplies? It is a fact that abrasives will warp, weaken, or break under inadequate storage conditions. Not only does this render your sanding products useless, it wastes your hard-earned money. But if you simply learn how to store… Continue reading How to Properly Store Sandpaper