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   user-7770687 | Apr 19, 2021 12:55am | #1

   Not saying you have a bad post or anything cause I actually like it but why does everyone on this sub speak like they're trying to sell me stuff?

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   lat_axe | Apr 19, 2021 03:58am | #2

   Well .... I like the grit that suits the wood used aand the style of furniture involved, as well as the finish that provides the resilience of surface combined with the look I fancy at the time.

   But that's just me. :-)

   Lataxe, extracting the nature of the answer from the nature of the question.

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   SmartWork360 | Apr 19, 2021 06:30am | #3

   Well I like the grit which has almost the same color with the wood I use.

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   stantheman | Apr 19, 2021 08:40am | #4

   Well I dont have a favorite, it all depends on the object and the look I'm trying to get. Grit depends on the finish. If you're using a film finish (shellac, lacquer, varnish) there is no point to go beyond 150-220, as the finish will be on top the surface and give you the smoothness. If using an oil finish, I'll go to at least 400, 800, maybe up to 1500 or whatever I have. Just to get a nice smooth feel to it.

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   john_c2 | Apr 19, 2021 09:09am | #5

   220, 221. Whatever it takes.

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   mikaol | Apr 19, 2021 11:04am | #6

   After sanding up to 220 to get a smooth surface, I finish with wet sanding with oil when I want an oil finish. That entails sanding with 800 wet/dry sandpaper, wiping off the excess then sanding again with 1000 grit. The finish will have a soft feel but isn't shiny.
   When a film finish is called for I prefer oil-based poly. Again, initially I sand to 220 before applying 4 coats of the poly, sanding with 220 between coats. The reason I use 4 coats is to have a deep base I can't sand through when I wet sand the surface.
   Wet sanding is done the same as above only with soapy water in place of oil. The result is a reflective, some call plastic-looking, surface. My clients usually prefer the depth of a wet-sanded finish.
   If I don't need a high shine, I stop at 3 coats of poly. Hope some of this is helpful.
   Mikaol