Wood veneer offers a sustainable and cost-effective way to get the look of luxurious hardwood at a fraction of the price. Veneer is a very thin slice of solid wood that's been glued to a piece of ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today, I have 40 years of experience as an expert woodworker and furniture maker ... but in the beginning, my first job in my dad's cabinet ...

Random-orbit sanders (top): For removing large amounts of wood from large surfaces, random-orbit sanders can’t be beat. They are less suitable for small areas, and their shape prevents them from ...

A good foundation is essential to any wood finish, because the tiniest nick or scratch will be worsened by whatever is put on top of it. The key to a smooth base is a series of sanding steps, using ...

In addition to finding the right sandpaper grit for your project, and knowing when you can stop refining (and stop sanding!), proper wood sanding technique is also important. From the editors of Fine ...

Wood finishing is one of the last processes in the manufacture of furniture or cabinets and the first thing seen on the retail floor. The wood finish emphasizes the mission of the furniture, cabinets ...