I 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

I 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.