I have been making boards on and off for the last 10 years, I've lost count on how many I have made but I think over 10 for sure. Just like surfing making surfboards is additive. It's cool to see your quiver grow and improve your surfing and shaping abilities. Besides you can cust...
Because it lacks randomness in the sanding pattern, the palm sander is prone to leaving scratches and marks on your finished project. I typically only use mine when sanding rough wood like these fence pickets, because sheets of ultra low sandpaper grits are cheaper and easier to find than the...
You will NEVER get all the old finish out of decorative carvings or turned legs (like this table) with sandpaper…not happening! Also, palm sanders tend to leave little “swirly” marks. As faint as they may seem, they are going to be glaring if you apply stain. Save yourself the grief...
You need to keep sanding until you get the metal flush with the wood. Use your sense of touch to gauge this. Once you have it flush, gradually use higher and higher grit sandpaper using a palm sander or just a block and sandpaper. I go all the way up to 2000 grit but that is bec...
Not as clumsy or as random as a palm sander. A more elegant tool…for a more civilized age. One of the most simple yet effective tools, a hand file removes supports and sands down surfaces. Using a firm grip, you can remove marks with more control than with a rotary tool. Keep a ...
Not as clumsy or as random as a palm sander. A more elegant tool…for a more civilized age. One of the most simple yet effective tools, a hand file removes supports and sands down surfaces. Using a firm grip, you can remove marks with more control than with a rotary tool. Keep a ...
Start by cleaning the wood to make sure there is no paint or old stain on the surface that may interfere with a new coat of stain. First, take a fine-grit sandpaper to the surface to remove debris, or light finish. With the help of a palm sander with 220-grit sandpaper, sand the ...
Sandpaper / palm sander Stain Make the cuts as outlined above, paying special attention to the mitered angles. When the mitered edges are cut and line up perfectly, trim the straight end of the boards at the same time so they are perfectly even in length. ...
This may not be necessary. But since wetting the furniture usually raises the grain of the wood slightly, I like to finish with a quick sanding either by hand or using a palm sander. Using 220 grit sandpaper gives the piece a fresh, smooth finish. ...
The machine is a hand held power tool aimed at strategically placing scratches on the material with an abrasive to create a satin finish. They make it easy to change the grits and offer a variety of styles. I’ve used a random orbital palm sander to apply a satin finish, and they work...