Contour Sanding Grips

By Robert Robillard

Rockler Double-Ended Contour Sanding Grips I want to share with you a cool tool that I recently grabbed that I wish I had bought these years ago!  They’re called profile or contour sanding grips. To me, sanding is a necessary evil. I don’t know anyone who enjoys sanding.  My carpenter friend George always reminds me to…

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How to Prep For Painting

By Robert Robillard

 Painting Preparation “Preparation When Painting Is Everything!!” . . . . . says my friend and fellow craftsman Mark O’Lalor of O’Lalor Painting Company.   Mark has graciously  agreed to write today’s post.   Photo: Mark O’Lalor [repairing recessed ceiling holes]  Photo: Mark O’Lalor The Importance Of Preparation In the professional circles of Painting Contractors there…

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RIDGID Oscillating Belt Sander

By Robert Robillard

RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander EB44241 Review Recently the folks at RIDGID sent me their  Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander to evaluate and review.  Two tools in one ~ I like it! What’s an Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander? An oscillating spindle sander is a bench top sanding tool that features a sanding spindle that moves up and down…

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PORTER CABLE Random Orbital Sander

By Robert Robillard

PORTER CABLE Random Orbital Sander 97455 Review   PORTER-CABLE recently sent me their Low Profile Random Orbital Sander #97455 to evaluate.  I had heard that this sander had a new and improved “ENDURATECH™ ” motor technology.  This technology is supposed to improve productivity, durability and control of the tool.  I was curious to see if it lived up…

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