We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Today, I have 40 years of experience as an expert woodworker and furniture maker ... but in the beginning, my first job in my dad's cabinet ...

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Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Sanding by hand is a forgotten skill that was well known to woodworkers generations ...

There are plenty of good reasons to sand a wood floor. It can make the floor (or subfloor) level, removes stains or unwanted paint, and gives the wood a silky-smooth finish that feels great underfoot.

Sandpaper is an acrobatic tool, flexible enough to bend into crevices and around corners. But sanding also requires pressure, which can be hard to apply with just your fingers. A hand sander—often a ...