4 ms·
Sanding well is huge. It can be the difference between "yep, you nailed some 2x4s together" and "oh my god, that is so beautiful"
by dr_orpheus 6y ago
Sanding well is huge. It can be the difference between "yep, you nailed some 2x4s together" and "oh my god, that is so beautiful"
- cpwright 6y agoI took Jory Brigham's TWW guild Hank Chair class, he said something like 30% of his shop time is spent sanding. For me, finishing is not as fun as joinery; but patience during the sanding and finishing is absolutely essential to a good result.
- kls 6y agoOr you just cheat and epoxy the thing and then poly it for UV protection. Gives a nice glass smooth surface, but every woodworker will know you cheated and took the easy route and you loose the feel of a nice oil finish but everyone who is not a woodworker will marvel at it.