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I finally smoothed out a tricky corner by hand
It was a tight spot where the machine couldn't reach. Doing it manually made all the difference, and now it looks seamless.
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emery_perez888mo ago
Found that using a flexible sanding sponge made all the difference in tight corners. @ellis.leo has a point about waves, but if you keep the sponge flat and use light passes, you can avoid those spots. I worked on a cabinet door edge last week where the router left a rough patch. Just took my time and followed the grain, and it came out smooth without any marks. Isn't it satisfying when you get it right?
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ellis.leo8mo ago
Honestly that hand-sanded look can be tricky to get perfect. Sometimes you end up with slight waves or inconsistent spots the eye picks up later. A good machine with the right pad usually gives a more uniform finish without those sandpaper marks.
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roberts.quinn8mo ago
Hand sanding gets a bad rap sometimes, but it's all about technique. A lot of those waves come from uneven pressure or not using a sanding block. With a good block and a steady hand, you can get surfaces just as flat as a machine. The real benefit is control, since you can't accidentally burn through a veneer or round over an edge by hand. Machines are great for bulk removal, but for a final finish, nothing beats the feel of doing it by hand (and avoiding those tiny swirl marks some pads leave behind).
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