Sanding/Staining

[Kris.Parker1]

G'day All,


Can any one tell me the best way to sand and stain a turned (round) piece of wood? I tried at 240 - 300 and it seems to work; however, it tends to leave scratches. I then tried 1200 as it leaves an almost glassy finish; however, becasue it is like glass, itmakes it nigh impossible to stain.

Any advice on the best way to do it would be greatly appreciated. I wait anxiously for your advice.

Also after sanding to 240 then staining, is there any drama that I hit is with 1200 and then do another coat?

Sanding, staining coaching tips would be great.

Cheers

Kris

[ubeaut]

Never jump from 240-300 to 1200 you have missed out on o whole heap of grits in between. Try using Water Dye (http://www.ubeaut.com.au/dye.html) instead of stain. It doesn't care how high you sand. Try using a Rotary Sander (http://www.ubeaut.com.au/rotary1.htm)it is much easier and quicker than hand sanding and leaves NO sanding marks.

Have a look HERE (http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm) and at the highlighted links above most of this stuff is for woodturners and most of the info on how to use it is also there.

Cheers - Neil :)

[Kris.Parker1]

Thanks for that Neil, I'll keep that in mind on the weekend.

Cheers

Kris

[barnsey]

Kris,

What he said - Neil that is and you won't find anyone better with that advice. :)

Also if you start to go finer than 300 grit progressively will find a point where you get the finish you want and the stain level you want. But don't burnish with shavings! That will tend to seal the grain too much. ;)

The rotary sander is a terrific device. Do yourself a favour and get one. :D

Jamie