After thousands of conversations with homeowners in our Ask A Cabinetmaker community, one issue shows up more consistently than any other: misaligned expectations, almost always around finishes. After ...

"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 ...

Touch-up. When removing glue squeeze-out, sand with the grain using P220-grit sandpaper. Keep the block flat against the work to avoid rounding over an edge. Shield adjacent surfaces with a wide ...

If you seek a truly stunning paint finish—the sort of mile-deep finish that reflects like a mirror—the time in the spray booth represents only a fraction of the investment. Prior to painting, dozens ...