Woodworkers' range of interests is seen in the most-viewed stories this week: lumber shipments slowed by a Vancouver port strike, tips on how to clean saw blades and how to make a live-edge table. A new study of woodworkers will be presented April 9.
As I looked out from the 22nd floor in the wake of a June tornado, I could easily see a large segment of the Missouri River, and guess what I saw: Logs, logs and more logs. Huge ones floating right on by, and in good numbers.
Because I couldn’t find a video on how to dress the drum on a widebelt sander, I decided to make my own. I found the process to be quite easy and intuitive.
Grooves in the sanding drum can be removed by running a large sanding block through the wide belt sander. Here's how I repaired my used AEM widebelt sander.
I have removed trees from back yards without damaging them many times in the past, but always on more level lawns. So, I figured, what’s a little hill? A big problem, that’s what!
The beauty of finish sanding with a razor is the simplicity and speed. With one razor blade, I can quickly smooth a surface between coats on a job that would eat up several sheets of sandpaper.