The Perfect Finish Starts with Sanding

Jim Heavey from WOOD Magazine starts a three-step process for creating a perfect finish on your next woodworking project with tips on sanding. The first step is to understand the properties of different grades of sand paper and knowing when to use each. Jim takes you step-by-step through the sanding process.

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5 Responses to “Finishing Part 1: The Perfect Finish Starts with Sanding”

Carlos April 11th, 2017

Well presented. Thank you.

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james copeland April 1st, 2020

on a normal flat surface will you stop at 220/240 grit. is there a reason to not go let’s say to 320?

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- Customer Service April 3rd, 2020
  
  Good afternoon,
  
  Here is what our expert had to say:
  
  No, there’s no downside to sanding beyond that. It’s just that there are diminishing returns for your sanding effort.
  
  Paul
  Woodworkers Guild of America
  
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Susan Mercurio April 25th, 2020

I can’t find unfinished furniture anywhere any more, even online. Where can I get it? I’m in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

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- Customer Service April 29th, 2020
  
  Sorry, but we do not have any sources for this.
  
  -Paul
  Woodworkers Guild of America
  
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