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Best new products at IWF 2024
October 21, 2024

Here are a few of the best new products we saw at the 2024 International Woodworking Fair, which was held August 6-9 at the Georgia World Congress Center.
Sanding, really really up-close
August 8, 2023

Scanning electron microscope reveals secrets of success
Use pencil squiggles to sand edging safely
April 17, 2023

A simple guide for perfect sanding, without wearing through thin veneer.
Review: Infinity sanding pads
November 15, 2022

Comfy sanding pads make a dreaded task nicer
Workshop Tip: Turn a dowel into a drum sander
July 5, 2022

The secret is cutting a slot in the dowel
Tool review: Diablo SandNET sanding blocks
May 10, 2022

This Diablo SandNET kit boasts longevity and integrity.
Workshop Tip: Sand moldings with sockets
April 29, 2021

It's similar to using a dowel, but there are more size options.
Tool test: Belt sanders for woodworkers
July 20, 2020

Asa Christiana put 10 midsize belt sanders to work flat-sanding both panels and edges, sanding curves and tight corners, and using the tool as a stationary sander while clamped to a benchtop.
Workshop Tip: Reverse your rubber sanding block for curves
May 5, 2020

The curved back of a regular sanding block makes a great tool for smoothing concave surfaces.
Workshop Tip: Align sander disks faster
April 16, 2020

Dowels make it easier to line up disks perfectly and quickly.

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