Sanding Hacks

Edge-glued panels are the backbone of furniture making—tabletops, workbenches, and counters often start here. But even with well-jointed boards, glue-ups leave slight misalignments, proud edges, and subtle ridges. Sanding these correctly means blending the seams without dishing soft grain, all...

Perfectly flat tabletops and panels don’t happen by accident. They come from choosing the right tool for the job—either a compact hand block for control or a long, rigid long-board for true straightness—then following a disciplined grit sequence. This guide...