Introduction

With a few special tools and good sandpaper, you can smooth wood easily and quickly with first-class results. Often even better than with a power sander. We tell you how to choose the best sandpaper for wood and demonstrate several of our favorite tools.

Video: How to Sand Wood By Hand

I know, you’re probably thinking, “Yuck, I hate sanding. ” But the truth is that with top-quality sandpaper and a few special tools, sanding by hand can be made a lot more pleasant. Sure, hand sanding is a little slower than power sanding. But it’s quieter and doesn’t spew dust all over the place. And besides, there are some places that you can’t reach with power sanders. In this article, we’ll tell you how to choose the best type of sandpaper for the job and show you some of our favorite hand-sanding tools.

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