The past two weeks I’ve been talking about sanding. I would like to continue that discussion with a look at more ideas that could be valuable to you in preparing your projects for their finish coats ...

Question: What do “grade of abrasive paper” and “raising the grain” mean? Answer: The “grade” (or grit) of abrasive paper (sandpaper) refers to the size of the abrasive particles in the sandpaper.

Summer is almost here, and with it, a whole new lineup of household chores. Even if you dread the infamous “honey-do” list, there’s a sweet side to it, though. Home maintenance in the spring paves the ...

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 ...

Question: What is it meant by the term “grade of abrasive paper,” “raising the grain,” and why is it done? Answer: The “grade” (or grit) of abrasive paper (sandpaper) refers to the size of the ...

Q: Is it possible to paint over wood stained a dark walnut color? There is so much of it in our house – cabinets, trim and so forth. I don’t want to have to sand them. A: There is no need to sand ...