| This is a partially sanded refinish piece I acquired. My experience with wood finishing is somewhat limited. Trying to learn more. The question is…what are the better methods for sanding the raised grain on and around the carved details? They look to be attached with brads and a little glue. One has been removed. Most of the others are somewhat loose, one glued tight in spots. Would you try to remove the details or sand around them, and how? Thank you!
John |
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The issue of whether to remove the applied carvings is based on how easily they can be removed without breaking them. If you can, remove them, but be sure you have a system to glue them back in the same places after you sand the surface.
For carvings and close areas I've found nail boards to work well. Not the cheap emery boards, but the better quality foam center boards about the size of a tongue depressor. If you take out a moon shape slice on the side of a tip you can end up with a shape that fits into curves and hollows quite well. They are available in a number of grits.
First off I am no carver.. I thought your post was excellent but should not a craving be a 'bit rough' and not that smooth looking. No FUZZ but do not remove the carving marks?I'm not sure how to describe it but carving should look like it was hand made even if done with a machine?
Edited 12/3/2007 9:23 pm by WillGeorge
Yes, I agree, but when the carving has raised grain from stripping, as this appears to have, leaving it rough isn't going to make it look hand carved. Better a careful sanding that follows the carved surfaces, taking care for edges to remain crisp is about the best that can be done.
I can live with that answer.. Have a great day!
I agree those foam core nail baords are GREAT! I always feel a little funny going into the woman's nail section at the drugstore to pick out a few, but they come in handy all the time for a variety of tasks.
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