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Posted by Kevin in Ohio [50.41.7.180] on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 21:20:26 :
In Reply to: Re: Sometimes it's the little things posted by Ron in Indiana [50.121.41.28] on Thursday, December 29, 2011 at 21:01:00 :
Grasshopper ;)
From the 120 I'd go to 320 grit. If possible, sand 90 degrees from the way you did the 120. This will show any scratches you have left from the 120. This round will take the longest but it's the most important.
Once that's done go to 600 grit on 90 degrees to see when the 320 scratches are gone. You can go to the buffer to see what it looks like. It'll show you the flaws and you can hit them with 1000 grit if needed. If it is the piece is curved it will help. Rounds are the easiest to polish as you can't pick up the flaws as quick. Flats are the worst to get right as you can. Sometimes on flats I'll go 320, 600, 1200 and finish with 2000 grit.
It's a lot of work and I'd suggest starting with a curved piece or round. To save your fingers use some double sided tape on the back of the sandpaper. If you fold paper over you'll wear your skin off from the sandpapers cutting surface. I normally cut the paper to about 1 inch squares.
I didn't read a book or see anyone doing it. I just tried and kinda winged it. Over the years this is what works for me so take what I say with a grain of salt if it doesn't suit you.
Kind of like painting. People have all different ways but it the end results that count.
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