Save Money: Economize Sandpaper - SOLID WOOD DOOR SERIES - Video 10

[Chrissers2010]

My home has cherry cabinets, doors, windows and trim finished with Waterlox. Two problems. First, there are several places that have significant planer ripple. I'm thinking I need to go back and re-sand with 80, 100, 120, then 150, and refinish. Second, the finish is very thin in most areas. I'm thinking I need to "scratch" with 320 grit then build up with additional coats. Does this sound like the right move? Any tips on vertical surfaces?

[askwoodman]

@Chrissers2010 There is no other way to get the ripple out. Since there is finish on it, start your sequence with 80grit open coat or no load paper so the finish will not clog your paper and waste you time and money. 3m makes a floor sanding paper called Resinite that comes in rolls. My hardware store sells it by the foot so I can buy just what I need. It is designed to cut through old floor finishes without clogging. Vertical surfaces just require lighter coats. Scratch, vacuum, then brush.

[askwoodman]

@Chrissers2010 Feel free to write me at askwoodman@gmail and will help you with more details if you like. The good thing is that cherry sands very nicely without much trouble. Allan

[jnr7510]

i just started wood working and i try to watch all of your videos. you have tought me alot. thanks

[askwoodman]

@jnr7510 Thanks for watching. I know I can be a little long winded but don't want to leave any important info out for those who are interested. I have hours and hours of video on the way and even more planned. What aspect of woodworking interests you most? Feel free to ask questions and keep in touch. Allan

[buywoodworkingplans]

Nice....

[mrcrimpster]

thank you.i wish i knew this 500 dollars ago.youve helped me save alot of money,,,,thanks bill

[askwoodman]

@mrcrimpster Hi Bill, Thank you for commenting. I have sanded so much in my time as a woodworker that I no longer dread it. I actually get some of my best abstract thinking done while just sanding on auto pilot. What kind of project were you working on? I am happy to answer any question sent to me. And if I don't know the answer I will say so.