Sanding & Finishing

Razor blades can help in catalyzed wood finish repair. This week my buddy Kevin Kamberg, an expert in using MEK and PM Acetate to repair wood finishes, gives a few tips.

Final whitewood sanding is the most important step in finishing for satisfactory results. Poor finish quality, rework, and missed expectations are in most cases a direct result of improper final whitewood sanding preparation.

What are some of the problems facing wood products manufacturers in their finishing and sanding operations? Here are some of the frequently asked questions and answers.

What's on the wish list of wood products manufacturers with regards to sanding and finishing equipment and supplies? Here's what the experts report.

The advantages of pressure feed, gravity feed and siphon feed for wood finishing applications.

Chatter marks are the most common sanding defect and problem and can come from different sources.

A big concern for many wood finishing companies is saving material. Generally when purchasing a spray gun, the transfer efficiency of the gun is a major consideration.

Some of the frequently asked questions woodworkers have with regards to widebelt sander usage.