Woodworking

Stainless steel is known for its durability and sleek appearance—but scratches, oxidation, and dullness can make it look tired over time. With the right sanding sequence, you can restore or customize stainless steel surfaces to achieve brushed, satin, or mirror-like...

Stainless steel resists corrosion thanks to a thin, self-healing chromium oxide layer. But one bad sanding session—using the same abrasive you used on mild steel, or grabbing steel wool—can embed free iron into the surface. That contamination later rusts as...