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Sanding and Sandpaper:
The following table is a general guide to the proper uses, although this may
vary from wood type to type. The key to sanding is using the right sandpaper for
the repair that is needed. Always sand with the grain.
Steel Wool:
Abrasive material composed of long steel fibers of varying degrees of fineness
that are matted together. The coarser grades are used to remove paint and other
finishes; the finer grades for polishing or smoothing a finished surface.
Nail Holes and Small Cracks:
Fill nail holes and small cracks with wood putty or dough for unstained woods
prior to any sanding. Stained finishes require filling holes and cracks after the stain
has been applied. Putty should match the stain closely in color.
NOTE: A little sawdust and wood glue can be used to make
putty for end grains.
Fixing scratches in stained woodwork:
"Quick and simple" rarely describes repairs to stained wood finishes. However,
a few tricks can be tried. When scratches appear lighter than the surrounding
dark-stained woodwork, it usually means either that the scratch goes through the
stain into the wood or that the varnish is flaking off.
Dents:
Dents are the result of wood fibers being crushed and compressed. Dents can
be raised back to original level by steam. To raise a dent, place a damp cloth over
the dent and hold a medium-hot iron on it. The steam will cause the wood fibers to
swell back into place. It may be necessary to repeat this process until the dented
area is level with the surface. Allow the area to dry.
GRIT GRADE USAGE
80-120 Medium Smoothing the surface, removing small marks.
150-180 Fine Final sanding prior to finishing.
220-240 Very Fine Sanding between coats of seal.
280-320 Extra Fine Removing dust spots or marks between finish coats.
360-600 Super Fine Remove luster of surface blemishes after finish coat.
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