All About Sandpaper - FineWoodworking
Synopsis: Learn how today’s sandpaper is made, and why different types of abrasives work best on different surfaces. Then take a tour of a sandpaper factory. We may never convince you to like sanding, but you will gain a new respect for this disposable yet indispensable tool. When sanding is mentioned, most woodworkers groan.
Smart Sandpaper Storage - FineWoodworking
2012年8月17日 · Of course, the same thing can be said about the woodshop. That’s why woodworker Bill Duckworth, a former FWW associate editor, came up with this wall-mounted storage system for his shop’s important papers – from 60-grit on up. It’s a smart way to keep sandpaper flat, sorted and within easy reach. Bill’s crowning touch is a built-in ...
Sand Between Coats for a Flawless Finish - FineWoodworking
Fine grits and a light touch. Going from sanding bare wood to sanding a finish involves a change of gears. Instead of power-sanding using grits mostly P220 or coarser, you typically hand-sand using grits P320 and finer. The first coat of finish, whether a purpose-made sealer or just a thinned coat of the final finish, generally leaves a rough ...
Tips for Sanding Basics - FineWoodworking
Use a hand-sanding block on the corners and on any more visible areas such solid-wood edging. Devote more time to visible areas and those likely to be touched. Ending with 180-grit paper is fine for softwoods, but go to 220 grit for hardwoods.
Sanding grit progressions - FineWoodworking
2008年10月15日 · The machine finish determines the starting grit. Jointers, planers, belt sanders etc, should leave a finish that allows starting with 100 grit. From there, go to 120 grit and sand until the marks from the prior grit are gone, then move to 150 and finish at 180 grit. Plywood is factory sanded to 180 grit.
Who makes the best sandpaper? - FineWoodworking
2007年1月31日 · In my case (I use orbital sanders with plain backings), 50-sheet packages are handy & economical. I usually bought from a place in Texas (Frisco, I believe.) which is now part of Amazon (Their stuff generally comes from Canada and is probably made by Carborundum or Norton.) or A&H Abrasives (associated with WW Supply).
Filling Pores - FineWoodworking
2020年12月4日 · There are two approaches to filling pores. One is to apply several coats of a suitable finish, then sand the surface flat. The other is to fill the pores with paste wood filler before finishing. Filling with Finish. Filling pores with finish involves applying enough coats of an appropriate finish to fill the pores.
How to Break an Edge - FineWoodworking
2011年7月28日 · Woodworking suppliers sell foam or cork sanding blocks, but I find it simple and effective to attach sandpaper to a narrow scrap of 1⁄4-in.-thick softwood or a scrap of leather. The sandpaper also makes it simple to control the size of the roundover you’re creating. If a few passes aren’t enough, keep going.
Which kind of spray adhesive is best to fix sandpaper to saw table ...
2010年3月2日 · The 3M adhesive will work. Most adhesives will clean up with acetone. You may wish to consider using glass instead of your saw surface, if you do, check with a local glass shop about purchasing used quarter-inch plate glass. They frequently have this …
Scraper vs. Sandpaper - FineWoodworking
2004年2月1日 · That's down to the different natures of the beasts; sand paper by its nature tears at the wood, leaving ragged edges. These edges get progressivly finer as you work through the grits. A plane or scraper cuts the wood rather than tears, leaving a much smoother, "cleaner" finish. This link should help you learn how to tune your scrapers...