How to sandpaper wood

Welcome,

Today, I want to tell you how to sand paper wood.

Before you start; if sanding on veneered wood, always sand with great caution as you could sandpaper right through the veneer.

Hand Method: 

1) When using a sanding block, I recommend either one with a cork surface, or a rubber block.

2) Always sandpaper in the direction of the grain, never go across the grain as this will leave fine scratch lines that will show up when you come to stain your item.

3) Start sanding using a coarse paper first, and when you have covered the whole surface change to a finer grade paper, as this will smooth the wood to a very high standard.

4) If you are sanding on solid wood, and you are still left with surface scratches, you can wash the surface over with water to raise the grain even further leave to dry, and then sandpaper smooth using your block and fine paper.

Machine Method:

1) When using a machine, remember to wear safety goggles, as the machine throws around so much dust.

2) To avoid breathing the dust, always use a suitable dust mask for the job.

3) The sander will leave very fine scratches upon the surface of your item, the marks look like fish scales. 

4) To remove these marks, you must follow on by using the hand method as above.