Spindle-Sander Sharpening

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Spindle-Sander Sharpening

American Woodworker Editors AW157, Sanding, Sharpening, Spindle Sander, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

Here’s a simple way to sharpen chisels using a 3″ sanding drum mounted in an oscillating spindle sander or a drill press. Cut a squared-up 2×4 the length of the sander’s table. Cut a 2″ deep by 1/2″ wide slot …
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Use pencil squiggles to sand edging safely

FineWoodworking Abrasives, Cabinets, Edging, Finishing, Inlay And Veneering, Safe Sanding, Sanding, Sandpaper

A simple guide for perfect sanding, without wearing through thin veneer.

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Chalkboard eraser makes a versatile sanding block

FineWoodworking Finishing, Preparing A Surface, Sanding, Sanding Block, Sandpaper

The shape, the texture, and even the hard side all come in handy for different tasks.

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Contoured Sanding Block

American Woodworker Editors AW144, Sanding, Sanding Block, Sandpaper, Techniques, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

To sand a lot of molding, glue 80-grit sandpaper to several inches of the molding. Rub a block of Styrofoam on the sandpaper until the block conforms to the molding’s contour. Glue sandpaper to the block, then sand the molding.…
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The Sandpaper Files

Tom Caspar AW153, Sanding, Sandpaper, Storage, Techniques, Tool Storage, Tricks of the Trade, Workshop Tips

This sandpaper storage system is about as simple as it gets. It’s just a stack of folded envelopes bound with a big rubber band. Each envelope is marked with a grit number. A thin piece of wood on the bottom …
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