Whether in furniture making, renovating, or small DIY projects–sanding is almost always involved. Anyone who has sanded by hand for an extended period knows: Using just sandpaper quickly becomes ...

A good foundation is essential to any wood finish, because the tiniest nick or scratch will be worsened by whatever is put on top of it. The key to a smooth base is a series of sanding steps, using ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...

Creating geometric wooden block mobiles is an innovative way to add a touch of modern art to any space. These mobiles combine ...

Block sanding. It may not be the only thing that sets a custom lacquer paint job apart from the rest, but it is the most important. Surprisingly, it is one element seldom mentioned in "How to Paint" ...

Christmas House won’t open this year due to COVID, but its toys will be distributed at area food banks. A mask hid the beard that makes Jon Wilson look a bit like Santa. Outside the Sky Valley Food ...

1. When a normal sanding block just can't conform to detailed body lines and tight corners, it's time for a specialized tool. Soft-Sanders are lightweight, flexible manual sanding blocks in six ...

If you seek a truly stunning paint finish—the sort of mile-deep finish that reflects like a mirror—the time in the spray booth represents only a fraction of the investment. Prior to painting, dozens ...

A good foundation is essential to any wood finish, because the tiniest nick or scratch will be worsened by whatever is put on top of it. The key to a smooth base is a series of sanding steps, using ...