Sanding and Abrasives
After finish-sanding the bare wood of your project, typically to 220 grit, vacuum the surface to remove embedded dust.
I think the sandpaper I bought is imported. Does that make a difference?
I bought some sandpaper but the abrasives didn’t match the texture of the products from my local supplier. I think the sandpaper I bought is imported. Does that make a difference?
Please tell me the most efficient way to cut or sand the correct taper on a wooden handle for a rake or squeegee. What is the best machine to use?
Will planing wood already finished with polyurethane be hard on carbide planer knives? I’ve heard the finish bakes onto the knives, eventually causing them to overheat.
A recent basement flood left a dark “waterline” on some walnut frames that were waiting to be finished. Is there a way to erase the blemish?
My drum sander starts out working well, but after I use it for even a short time, a burn streak appears in the sandpaper, and eventually the wood. How do I correct this?
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