What’s the difference between a drum sander and an orbital sander? The best explanation goes something like this: “A drum sander is like a chainsaw; an orbital sander is like a hedge trimmer. They ...

We may earn revenue from the products available on this page and participate in affiliate programs. Learn More › One of the first rules of woodworking is to sand in the direction of the wood grain to ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Whether it's a professional workshop or your average weekend warrior's residential tool cabinet, it's incomplete without a sander. There are ...

The nice thing about working with wood for DIY projects versus metal or masonry is that wood is relatively softer and lighter. You can lift a chunk of wood with just your hands, combine boards ...

Whether you’re prepping a rough wood surface or stripping an existing finish, an orbital sander achieves smooth, polished results. Unlike belt sanders that only move in one direction, these handheld ...

A man in a hat and overalls pushing a sanding machine along a hardwood floor. - Vova Shevchuk/Shutterstock When refinishing hardwood floors, sanding is often necessary. It removes the old finish from ...

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Background: Ecklund, 30, was 12 years old when he started helping his father sand and install hardwood floors. He is now a crew leader at Supreme Hardwood, Elk Grove Village, a company his uncle owns.