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Should I use an orbital sander when refinishing a table?
Sand the table following the grain of the wood to smooth the surface once you’ve stripped paint or varnish, or to remove a stained finish. If choosing to use an orbital or belt sander, be very careful not to gouge the surface.
Can you sand down polished wood?
Use sandpaper If you plan on removing the varnish and then painting the wood, sanding can be an effective way to get rid of the varnish while prepping the wood at the same time. It’s also a natural and chemical-free way to remove varnish. All you need to do is start with 150-grit sandpaper and sand the entire surface.
How do you sand a varnished table?
Begin sanding the entire wood surface with coarse-grit sandpaper (80 grit), then progress to medium-grit sandpaper (150 grit), and then to a fine-grit sandpaper (220 grit) before you stain. When sanding, sand the entire table with each grit before moving on to the next grit.
What kind of sander Do I need to sand wood?
For “hard to stain” woods, finish sanding with 120 grit will usually accommodate the problem. For finish sanding on most furniture hardwoods (e.g., cherry and mahogany) use 180 grit or 220 grit. The use of grits up to 600 is certainly allowed but is not standard practice.
Can I use a belt sander to refinish furniture?
The Black & Decker belt sander is a good option for refinishing or repairing large pieces of furniture like a dining table, desk, or wardrobe.
What is better orbital or detail sander?
Detail sander Great for furniture or any job with hard to reach places. Tip: Orbital sanders are at their most effective when moved with the grain of the wood.
Can you sand a table by hand?
Always sand with the grain of the wood, making long, light, even strokes with a padded sanding block. Sanding, more than any other part of refinishing, is a process that can’t be rushed. It must be done by hand; power tools can damage the wood.
What kind of Sander should I use to refinish a table?
Starting with your roughest sandpaper (60-grit), sand following the grain to get rid of what’s on the table now: varnish, old paint, whatever. You get bonus points for doing this all by hand, sure, but a mechanical sander will make the job go, ahem, much smoother.
What kind of sand paper do you use to sand a wood table?
Sand the table, beginning with the coarsest-grit sandpaper (100 grit) and sanding in the direction of the wood grain. Next, sand the table with the 150-grit paper, and finish by sanding with the 220-grit paper. Wipe the surface of the entire table using the tack cloth.
What kind of Sander to use on wood floors?
This belt sander is a great choice for refinishing your hardwood floors or any other woodworking projects you’ve got. The tool, along with its accessories, makes it one of the most multi-purpose sanders you could buy.
What kind of sanding PAD do you need for a finishing sander?
No matter what type or quality brand you choose in a finishing sander, they will all have similar features. True finishing sanders have a square or rectangular sanding pad. They are designed to take part sheets of sandpaper in either 1/4, 1/3 or 1/2 sheet configurations that are easy to replace by loosening side spring clips.