Thread: Question - re: Sanding the inside

Sand before you assemble.

Hi,

I sand before and in fact, I also finish the inside of the panels before.

Regards,

Rob

Every part should be as finished as possible before assembly; not just for boxes, but for everything you make.

Sand and finish the inside before assembly. Not so important for the outside though, as this can wait until completion.

Regards
Keith

Same answer from me completely finish the inside before assembly.
Regards Rod.

depending on the joints -- e.g. dovetails -- you might want to consider finish sanding before you cut the joinery.

Sand and finish the inside before assembly. I like to mitre the corners (its just what I reckon "looks" right) If you are going to pad the base with some kind of fluffy material I rebate the bottom so you can do all the messy painting /oiling then put the bottom in.

I sand to 240 grit straight after thicknesing and then 600 grit after each side has been cut to length.

Here she is, also listed under my - gift to say thanks thread

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Sand the inside then tape. Makes it easier to prevent glue stains and clean up is a breeze

Originally Posted by dalejw

Sand the inside then tape. Makes it easier to prevent glue stains and clean up is a breeze

Thanks, I forgot that bit, I did manage to wipe excess off with damp rag and stick some sandpaper, 180 and 240 to some flat sticks I had lying around to sand off the remainder.

i will use the tape on the inside when I put the lid inlay as can't wipe off excess from a sealed box, until I cut it open. Hopefully it won't get caught in the bandsaw when I cut the lid off.

all in the learning curve.

i'd be lost without this forum, but then again it is interesting to see everyone's different opinion on the Tepa etc. I guess take it all in, find which way works best for me and learn from my mistakes. thanks guys