Super Sanding Varnish and bare wood finishes
In this blog I will describe the process I follow to achieve the super sanding wood product. This achieves a glass smooth finish I have on all of my projects.
I have set out below the 2 separate types of sanding I carry out
Bare Wood Sanding:
- Assess the quality of the wood to try and identify any imperfections within the project
- Assess the type of wood, is it hard or soft.
- I find and use an orbital sander for the best results
- If hard wood then I start with 40 grit
- If soft wood then I start with 120 grit
- Eucalyptus or other very hard wood then i use my “kutzall” angle grinder attachment for best results
- All varieties of wood are then sanded through to 600 grit for a smooth finish
If the project is a Charcuterie, Cheese or Chopping board then I sand through 800 grit. The board is then moisturised and sanded a further 10 times to ensure a super smooth finish. I use a food safe mineral oil to raise the natural colours back to the project.
Furniture Sanding:
- On furniture I use a regular rectangle sander for all edges and corners
- I use an orbital sander for all large open areas on the project
- I start on furniture with 120 grit and move through to 320 grit
- Especially on drawer sides and runners for smooth operation
- I then use Linseed Oil to return the natural lustre of the piece
The above photos show further examples of projects that I used the super sanding wood products techniques
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