moojiefulagin Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 Everyone is always talking about block sanding in between finish layers, after finishing- well I was curious what you're supposed to do when you have a carved top? Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 Small sheet of 400 grit wrapped around a pencil erasor. Pink pearl erasors are good, and I use a small steadler one that is flexible enough to follow contours, but wont let you put finger ridges in your finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
moojiefulagin Posted November 16, 2003 Author Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 thanks. I still don't understand why you cant just use your fingers. is an eraser really that much different than fingers? it seems like you would have more control if you used your fingers. I must be wrong, though, right? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodney Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 The biggest risk is that your fingers will leave uneven grooves that will show up as a wavy finish or even cause you to burn through a coat or 2. You can get much better results with the eraser suggestion, or just get a soft sanding block or sanding sponge and wrap the appropriate paper around it. It will adjust to your surface while still giving uniform pressure and sanding surface. Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westhemann Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 Small sheet of 400 grit wrapped around a pencil erasor. Pink pearl erasors are good, and I use a small steadler one that is flexible enough to follow contours, but wont let you put finger ridges in your finish. good tip setch.i will need it when i finish my carved top Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Setch Posted November 16, 2003 Report Share Posted November 16, 2003 thanks. I still don't understand why you cant just use your fingers. is an eraser really that much different than fingers? it seems like you would have more control if you used your fingers. I must be wrong, though, right? The rubber has a bigger, flatter, more homogenous surface than your fingers. Quite simply, if you use a flat surface to sand, you should end up leaving a flat surface. If you use a bumpy pad like your fingers, you will leave a negative image of your pad (ie: dents) on your finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lovekraft Posted November 17, 2003 Report Share Posted November 17, 2003 Or use those new sanding sponges - flexible enough to cut contours, but rigid enough to prevent finger ridges. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Litchfield Custom Gutars Posted December 22, 2003 Report Share Posted December 22, 2003 I use a thing called a durablok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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