Sanding wood is a process that, if done correctly, makes the wood surface very smooth by "machining" the surface of the wood with a multitude of very small sharp edges; in other words, sanding is the ...

Question: What is it meant by the term “grade of abrasive paper,” “raising the grain,” and why is it done? Answer: The “grade” (or grit) of abrasive paper (sandpaper) refers to the size of the ...

Sandpaper is one of the more versatile items to have for any DIY project, useful for a variety of applications. Whether you're smoothing out wood to give it a fresh coat of paint or prepping metal for ...

I 'M NO CARPENTER. In fact, my experience with sandpaper is limited to a sixth-grade woodworking class when I made a toolbox for my dad for Father's Day. Being a perfectionist, I spent hours smoothing ...