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When I took WoodShop in school,and it came time to finish a project, our teacher had us sand our project smooth up to 220 grit. Then he made us use water on the piece, and let it dry till the next day. This raised the grain then we would sand again with 220 and repeat with the water twice more. When we had done the water thing 3 times, we sanded with 220 and then 320. The wood was super smooth, and after we had applied the finish coats, a very light sanding between coats was all that was needed.
Lately I have been using this method on my cutting boards and I see and feel a remarkable difference when completed, compared to other boards I have completed without using the water method.
Has anyone else been taught to finish a project in this manner??
Lately I have been using this method on my cutting boards and I see and feel a remarkable difference when completed, compared to other boards I have completed without using the water method.
Has anyone else been taught to finish a project in this manner??