Whether in furniture making, renovating, or small DIY projects–sanding is almost always involved. Anyone who has sanded by hand for an extended period knows: Using just sandpaper quickly becomes ...

Block-sandingWhen you run your fingers over a great paint job, you are not only witnessing the efforts of a great painter, but also the person who spent the time block-sanding the vehicle body prior ...

Sanding is an essential part of many home improvement projects, from laying floorboards to refurbishing your wooden furniture. However, it can sometimes feel like a dull, time-consuming chore, ...

Block sanding. It may not be the only thing that sets a custom lacquer paint job apart from the rest, but it is the most important. Surprisingly, it is one element seldom mentioned in "How to Paint" ...

POP Projects is a collection of new and classic projects from more than a century of Popular Mechanics. Master skills, get tool recommendations, and, most importantly, build something of your very own ...