Beyond sanding, NeoSander can also be converted into a mini reciprocating saw using curved or jigsaw-style blades.

When it comes to staining wood, no step is more critical — or more often overlooked— than sanding. It’s the foundation that determines whether your finish turns out smooth and even or patchy and ...

Which sanding tool is the best? Electric sanding tools reduce the required physical effort when sanding. Electric sanders come in many shapes, sizes and styles, allowing woodworkers to do everything ...

If you are a craftsman looking for the smoothest finish to your piece, reveal the true beauty of your wood’s grain and figure by sanding, scraping or using handplanes. Woodworker’s Guide to Handplanes ...

The past two weeks I’ve been talking about sanding. I would like to continue that discussion with a look at more ideas that could be valuable to you in preparing your projects for their finish coats ...

Woodworking is a notoriously expensive hobby. In addition to the ever-higher price of lumber itself, the cost of tools and shop equipment can really add up. While some purists insist on only buying ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Woodworking is one of the oldest professions around, and a surprisingly exciting modern hobby. Plenty of people have found themselves sitting ...

Valued at around $1.4 billion in 2026, the market is projected to reach $2.0 billion by 2036, expanding at a 3.6% CAGR. Unlike upstream woodworking equipment, sanding machines derive their commercial ...

Random-orbit sanders (top): For removing large amounts of wood from large surfaces, random-orbit sanders can’t be beat. They are less suitable for small areas, and their shape prevents them from ...