General woodworking question: sanding end grain

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darren
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Re: General woodworking question: sanding end grain

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this one shows the color a little better.
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Kevin Sjostrand
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Re: General woodworking question: sanding end grain

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Very nice Darren, that headstock is going to be fine. You have a lovely finish on that neck by the way, it looks so even and smooth.

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Dan Bombliss
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Re: General woodworking question: sanding end grain

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I wouldn't sand any higher than 220 grit prior to finishing because of risking adhesion failure.

For end grain I do use garnet sand paper though. It seems to bite a bit harder, and not wear out as quickly. May or may have not made a difference for your problem, but food for though.

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Re: General woodworking question: sanding end grain

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this is an oil finish -no problems going up into micromesh grits before finish if you really want to. lacquer would be a different story.

colors are evening out nicely.
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