Wood Sanding 
Sanding wood makes the surface smooth so that paint, stain or sealant can be applied. It also helps remove paint, stain and sealant. Sanding is often the most overlooked surface preparation operation. The quality and uniformity of the sanding process directly affects the quality of the finished piece.

All of the individual wood parts in your unfinished wood furniture kit are sanded at the factory. However the assembly process requires gluing, clamping and general handling of the workpiece that can leave scuffs, dents, dings and oil deposits that need to be repaired and removed prior to staining or painting. These surface imperfections will result in an uneven appearance of the stain, paint or other finish that is being applied.

All parts should be "dry fit" to make sure all parts fit together properly. Assemble of chairs, rockers and stools often require some final shaping for proper fit at the joints. This may require some extra sanding to ensure a uniform fit and finish.

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Getting Started
You need to work in an area that is well ventilated, dry and relatively warm. The ideal conditions for storing sandpaper are also ideal for wood with relative humidity below 50% and temperatures between 18°C (65°F) and 27°C (80°F). Since the process of sanding involves the removal of material it creates airborne wood dust. We recommend safety glasses or goggles, work gloves, a work apron or close fitting clothing and an approved dust/mist respirator. Also offered is a Wood Finishing Tack Cloth, which has a special tacky coating that picks up sanding residue and loose dust to ensure a quality smooth finish.