The traditional approach of using a primer or undercoat before painting continues to be the default preference of contractors and homeowners, despite the availability of self-priming paints. Another conventional practice is sanding the surfaces while prepping. These two requisites may … Read More

Sanding is important when you’re trying to smoothen edges or prepare a piece for a paint job, though you don’t always get a straight surface to work with. The intricate groove work on your favorite piece of furniture will pose … Read More

Between 3D printing and at-home model-making, there are plenty of reasons you might need to sand plastic. Unfortunately, plastic can be sharp when left with a rough edge, but it’s also pretty easy to scratch due to its composition. So, … Read More

Sanding might seem like a rather dull end to all that enjoyable woodworking you did, but unfortunately, it is a necessary evil. However, you don’t have to spend hours sanding your work, and there are ways to ensure that you … Read More

End grain woodworking is an ancient technique where the lumber has the end cut off at a right angle to the growth rings. This angle allows sawdust to fall out of the end grain when planing, making it easier to … Read More

Any DIY enthusiast knows that JB Weld is an integral part of your toolkit. It can help cover and repair a variety of surfaces. But can you sand JB Weld, and is there a right way to do it properly? … Read More

It’s common practice to sand down brick to remove old paint or to prep the surface for new paint and primer. However, since it is such a robust and often rough surface, many people wonder if sanding brick is even … Read More

Wood glue is an essential part of woodworking – I’ve got ten different brands in my workshop right now! Since I only use a little at a time, I wondered – does wood glue ever go bad? And if it does, … Read More