Sanding Side Covers

[ddaniels]

I'd try to sand in a circular pattern next time as well.

[cowboyup3371]

I'd try to sand in a circular pattern next time as well.

Why's that?

[81GS750]

If there are any concave areas then find something round ,wrap a piece of paper around it and sand that by hand. Above all don't just fold over a piece of paper and sand with it unless you are just going over it lightly. Block sanding if you plan to take off any significant amount of material.

After primer, make sure to sand the same way keeping edges sharp. I then like to do one or two passes over the edges all at once so I know they are uniform and have not been hit 2-7 time.

Exactly!! Sanding with your hands can leave indentations in the substrate from your fingers. Big paint shop no no!

[ddaniels]

Why's that?

In my personal experience, it's easier to sand out the heavier grit sandpaper's scratches when they are in a circular pattern.

[cowboyup3371]

In my personal experience, it's easier to sand out the heavier grit sandpaper's scratches when they are in a circular pattern.

I can see that although when I do my woodworking I do both directions (circular when using my orbital straight when using either the belt or by hand) and haven't really noticed a big difference. I'll keep that in mind for the next practice piece. THank you.

[yank]

I can see that although when I do my woodworking I do both directions (circular when using my orbital straight when using either the belt or by hand) and haven't really noticed a big difference. I'll keep that in mind for the next practice piece. THank you.

Two different tools,you would not put a belt sander on a piece of fine furniture. You could start a table top of sorts with a belt at the right speed and motion,but the orbital or a vibrating sander will tune it right in.