Even with power tools, sanding a large piece (eg, a bookshelf or a desk) can be a long, slow and dusty process. (The first time I did a large project I just hi

Even with power tools, sanding a large piece (eg, a bookshelf or a desk) can be a long, slow and dusty process. (The first time I did a large project I just hit it quickly with some 120 grit sandpaper, and it was fine but as time goes on I spend more and more time using more and more grits of sandpaper, and that delicious smooth you get is almost addictive.)