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I was sanding everything to 220 grit for years because my old boss in Milwaukee said to. A guy at a lumber yard saw my work and asked why it felt so glassy. | Cabinetmakers - Freelance Forum - The Community for Independent Professionals

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ruby890•6mo ago

I was sanding everything to 220 grit for years because my old boss in Milwaukee said to. A guy at a lumber yard saw my work and asked why it felt so glassy.

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karenc206mo ago

My first shop teacher insisted on 180 grit for every single project. I mean, I did that for like three years before a furniture maker told me it was way too smooth for most gluing and finishing. @the_ray is right about how these rules stick with you. It took me a long time to learn that different woods and finishes need totally different prep. Now I start at 120 for most things and only go finer if the project really needs it. That glassy feel just means you're maybe working too hard for no real reason.