"Why am I still getting swirl marks on my workpiece?" It’s not a simple answer, but going through the below steps should get you to the swirl-free finish you are hoping to accomplish. Random orbital ...

The brunt of the work in most wood-based DIY projects comes from drilling and cutting, there’s no doubt about it. But finishing the project (or prepping it) with an orbital sander is also very ...

For especially fine wood pieces, sanding by hand is a good idea. But for big jobs that require more than a few light passes over the surface, a power sander is the way to go. Sanders come in several ...

When you're looking to perform detail-oriented work on some manner of woodworking project, a sander is an excellent implement to have in your arsenal. Random orbit sanders, in particular, are great ...

After years of sanding by hand, I finally tried a rotary sander - and it completely changed how I finish wood.