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Just realized my sandpaper grit sequence was totally backwards
Been doing cabinets for 8 years and always went 80-120-150, but a guy at the lumber yard told me to try 80-100-120-150 and the finish is way smoother with less swirl marks. Anyone else have a go-to grit order that surprised them?
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wendy_ross714mo ago
Wait, you're telling me I've been doing it wrong for 10 years? I feel like I just found out my entire woodworking life is a lie.
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hill.troy2mo ago
Cut to the chase here. Wendy, what exactly are you building that made you hit this wall? Is it something with a lot of curves or joints, like a chair or a cabinet door? I'm curious because the wrong technique can make a big difference when you're working on something with tight angles or thin wood. There's a good chance your project has a simple fix, but the details matter a lot.
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the_sandra4mo ago
Oh, Wendy, do you know how many times I've had to re-learn the same woodworking trick from a different angle? I swear half my projects are just me figuring out what I did wrong last time. @wendy_ross71, if you can, grab a cheap scrap piece and try the opposite of what you've been doing just once. Wet sanding or counterclamping can save so much frustration, trust me on that one. What kind of project got you questioning everything?
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