161 - Sanding Efficiency

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Sanding is one of those tasks that nobody enjoys. So in order to get the best results with the least amount of effort, we need to consider the things that have the most dramatic effect on our sanding efficiency.

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Howto & Style

Tags:

• woodworking
• sanding
• festool

[nok1n]

Love that lumber rack. Is there a video on constructing it?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@nok1n Yup. Just search for "lumber rack" and you'll find it. :)

[ianjeisenberx]

What about TYPES of sanders? If i have a hand-held belt sander is it going to be effective for fine grain?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@ianjeisenberx Probably not. The random orbit sander is pretty much the only sander I use for everyday work. A belt sanding is far too aggressive for fine work and has a tendency to create scratches and divots.

[TheHandystanley]

As always another well crafted video. So taking this to the next step, I am interested in learning more about finishing and refinishing. Are there any books / reference material that you could recommend?

[TheWoodWhisperer]

@TheHandystanley there are great books from both Flexner and Jewitt on the topic. I also have a short book myself that is geared toward beginners.

[krazzykid97]

What sander do you have i am looking to buy my first sander  what would recomend for a begginer?

[ronin4711]

Nice video clip, how about Mirka Abranet sandpaper, or Carborundum sandpaper?

[mmh757]

Great basic info that every woodworker needs to know! There's a lot of variety in sand paper and this helps decipher what can work (or not work) for your project.

[anthonysculimbrene]

The Granat sandpaper is wonderful. I can't praise it enough. 

[krazzykid97]

verry nice could you do a vidieo on advance sanding going in to more depth. As you say you could spend hours talking about sanding.