I just finished taking of glued pieces of bamboo. I am planning on staining the table, but I that I need to sand the table first, right? There is still a bit of glue on the table. Do I need a sanding machine? Or if not, can I buy the appropriate sanding paper at Duane Reade?
2007-09-13 04:51:51 · 6 answers · asked by animalaficionado 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)
I agree a random orbital sander is the way to go (less likely hood of scratch marks) but 60 grit paper is pretty aggressive. I would start with 100 grit and work up to 220 grit.
If you try to scrape the glue off use a utility knife blade held at right angles to the surface. If you lay the blade flat on the surface, you are more likely to gouge the surface.
You can use a paint scraper for the glue but when it pops the glue off the wood, sometimes it pulls some of the wood off also leaving pock marks.
When you think you have it where you want it, lightly wet the surface with some paint thinner. That will tell you if you have all the glue off or not. It will also help you see any swirl marks.
2007-09-13 05:46:31 · answer #1 · answered by oil field trash 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Try to scrape as much glue off the table as you possibly can first. The glue will gum up the sanding belts/pads pretty quickly.
I'd suggest getting a random orbit sander and start with 60 grit. Go to 100 grit and finished it off with 220.
Additional info: Oil filed makes a good point, 60 may be aggressive. I suggested 60 grit to start because it sounds like you'll still have glue left on the table. If you can get the vast majority of it off, start with 100. Depending on the glue, a putty knife usually works well.
2007-09-13 05:14:56 · answer #2 · answered by huff300 3 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Machines are good for initial sanding with 60 or 80 gritt. They will leave "swirl" marks that need to be hand sanded or the stain will concentrate in those places.
Recommend hand sanding: 60, 80, 100, 120, 220 gritts. Use 220 between coats of (dry) varnish for a beautiful mirror shine.
You know to sand WITH the grain of the wood, right?
2007-09-13 04:56:32 · answer #3 · answered by reynwater 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I agree with Huff300. You want to make sure that you get all of the glue off, it may take a while. I fthere is some glue left over the stain will not penetrate the wood and will leave you with a blotchy look.
2007-09-13 05:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by Travis L 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The quickest way is a belt sander. It will take you forever to do it by hand. I would use rubbing alcohol or something of that nature to take the glue off before trying to sand it. It will mess up the sandpaper.
2007-09-13 04:57:27 · answer #5 · answered by twinturbo1994 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Using a sander on veneer isn't a very good idea. You're liable to and right through the veneer. Take a look at Formby's Refinisher. It is used with steel wool and might do the job.
2016-04-04 18:50:25 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋