Editor’s note: This column originally published in 2009 was produced before Gene Wengert died in 2025. It is printed here in memoriam. Question. There’s a debate going on at our lumber yard between ...

Wide, flat parts. Again, a random-orbit sander does well here. Note: It is easier to sand parts such as table aprons before assembly. To know when power-sanding is complete, apply mineral spirits to ...

There are three primary concepts in the industry concerning the sanding of wood products that need to be evaluated. Two of these concern end users of wood-based products and the third concerns veneer ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? For many do-it-yourself families, summer is wood floor sanding season. Add that to ...