Using a rubber sanding block is a fast way to do a small sanding job. For example, if you just need to smooth a single piece of wood such as one drawer front, a rubber sanding block is fast, neat, and precise. It’s also a great tool to put a small bevel on a 90 degree edge...
Use a sanding block or sandpaper to sand the hardened spackle and create a smooth surface. If necessary, use paint to touch up the repair for a like-it-never-happened finish. If you painted the room recently, use leftover paint from that project. If you don't have a matching color on...
To use a rasp, hold the handle with one hand and the other end of the rasp with your other hand. Rasps do most of their cutting during the forward motion and need only a small amount of downward pressure. General tips: Secure the car block to a bench or other surface with clamps bef...
Place a box fan in the nearest window to help blow air out, for instance. The stripping process gets a little messy, so working in a controlled environment helps protect your home in addition to ventilating the fumes from the stripping product you use. 2 Put on a respirator mask, rubber ...
When you attach it to your sander, it really works to collect ALL of the dust! The end of the hose is rubber and fits very snugly into the dust bag tube for my sander, so it never falls out in the middle of sanding. There are different models and sizes available, but I have the...
Sand down the four corners to make nice rounded edges. You can also round the edges of all the rails. Make sure you sand them so they are very smooth. Once you have nice rounded edges, you can use them as a template to make the blocks/stoppers. ...
For the back support, you’ll need extra boards and blocks. Use a rubber mallet and a crowbar to disassemble any leftover pallets. Aim to gather a good quantity of reclaimed pallet wood for this part of the project. Step 5: Construct the Back Support ...
Wrap a piece of 1200 grit wet sanding paper around a rubber sanding block. Wet the sandpaper in clean water and begin sanding the the damaged clear-coat with smooth, even strokes. Use circular or cross-hatch motion. If the clear-coat has flaked or peeled, sand the largest pieces off then...
Before refinishing your dresser, we need to get the surfaces ready for the products you want to use. And this means sanding everything down and making sure there are no imperfections. It’s basically a process of clearing the slate and giving yourself a blank canvas. I highly suggest wearing...
For walls and floors, use a mixture of 2 parts water/turpentine to 1 part of white paint. You can apply this mixture with a brush, while the other mixtures are better applied with a rag. Part 4 Whitewashing Your Wood 1 Put on a pair of rubber gloves. 2 Grab some old rags or a...