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What do you use to sand edges?
In most cases, 80-grit paper is a good starting point for sanding planed or shaped wood. Start with 100-grit if the wood is already smooth with no deep scratches, planer marks or other surface defects. Both 80- and 100-grit leave a network of fine scratches behind, so the next step is to sand with a little finer grit.
How do you sand a concave shape?
Another great and cheap solution for sanding concave surfaces is using sponges. You can glue sandpaper with a piece of sponge and wrap around a cylindrical wooden or metal piece. This will let you sand some specific and small pieces where other solutions can’t reach easily.
What is the difference between an orbital sander and a regular sander?
Both orbital sanders and sheet sanders move an abrasive in a circular pattern. However, while a sheet sander uses sheets of sandpaper as the abrasive, an orbital sander uses special sanding discs. These discs come in multiple grits, and they tend to cost more than regular sandpaper.
What’s the best way to sand an edge?
The first choice for doing edges is the Preppin’ Weapon sanding blocks. You can find them as power tools but try this manual one and you’ll be amazed. To do the corner pull, you can again rely on those sanding blocks. It’ll make a 90-degree edge a little bit round-ish and you get a smooth finish.
What’s the best way to sand cross grain wood?
When sanding cross-grain, stop just shy of the surface, as shown at right. When easing a corner, begin on the long-grain edge, and take a series of uninterrupted pulls that fully round the corner and finish with the block in contact with the end-grain edge.
How to round the edges of a piece of wood?
There are multiple ways to round edges on wood using different types of tools. 1 Protective gloves. 2 Dust mask. 3 Safety glasses. 4 Templates. 5 Pencil. 6 Saw. 7 Hand Plane. 8 Woodworking file/ chisel/ router. 9 Sanding paper. 10 Clamps.
How much sanding do you need for a roundover?
A well-executed roundover should require very little sanding. I might start at 240 grit. You can back your sandpaper with a sponge or wad of cloth so that it will conform to the edge even better than your hand will. A sharp bit and a light touch are key. I will note, though, that rounding over plywood edges can be problematic.