Transform your old motor into a handy sanding tool with this brilliant DIY idea! This simple trick is perfect for smoothing circles in wood, where a sanding block may leave uneven surfaces, and also ...

Inspect the wood to determine if uneven sanding or absorption is the cause. Lightly rub a cloth with mineral spirits over the stained surface to see how it might look with an even finish. 2.

So Jason and his partners developed a line of sanding blocks for block- and color-sanding surfaces. The KXK Dynamics R.I.D. Stix measure about half an inch across, 3/4-inch tall, and about 2 ...

To prevent marring the adjacent countertop surface and backsplash, use a sanding block near all edges [4]. When most of the dark areas and cuts are gone, switch to 120-grit sandpaper, and finish ...

One look and you can typically identify an orbital sander versus a random orbital by the shape of its backing pad. Orbital (also referred to as palm sanders, finishing, or sheet sanders) typically ...

It has a ¼-round edge for sanding inside curved surfaces, flat sides for flat ,and mild contoured surfaces, and a 45° edge for getting into sharp inside corners. It can be rinsed and reused ...

Q: The first block of the sidewalk in front of my 50-year-old home has sunk about two inches and opened a one-inch gap between it and the second block. What is the best way to fill this gap and ...

Keep the sander moving across the entire cutting board so you don’t create an uneven surface. Make sure you remove every blemish with the 80-grit paper—higher grits likely won’t eliminate them.

Staining a piece of wood is a way to enhance the grain's natural beauty, but sometimes the results don't turn out as expected. A woodworking project can wind up with an uneven stain absorption if ...