We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. An orbital or finishing sander is a basic Makita tool no handyman should be without. Whether you're smoothening rough surfaces or removing ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Working with wood is regarded by many as a specialized skill, in large part because of the precision that tends to be involved. Such precision ...

"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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Orbital sanders are primarily wood-smoothing tools. But they do a lot more than just that and in the ...