150 Gallon Build Thread ... From the Start
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Well I'll bet it's very smoooooth ........
I like somebody who can always see the glass half full ...... !! Yes, it's "very" smooth!
Seeing as you've put so much time and effort into this project, it would be a shame to see the finish come out anything less than pristine. You said you were using 600 grit sand paper... were you using that on a sanding block? I know I've got small pieces of it, but you may want to have a look around for some 2000 grit sandpaper. Its approximate abrasive equal would be a brown paper bag. Sounds like a joke... but I'm totally serious. I used to use the stuff for building models. That should give you plenty of workability in sanding down the clear coat without risk of dipping down into the stain. Granted, I haven't finished wood in a long time, so this might just be a crackpot idea. Good luck to you either way. I've been keeping an eye on this thread for the last couple months, and I'll be anxiously awaiting the final results of this awesome build.
Seeing as you've put so much time and effort into this project, it would be a shame to see the finish come out anything less than pristine. You said you were using 600 grit sand paper... were you using that on a sanding block? I know I've got small pieces of it, but you may want to have a look around for some 2000 grit sandpaper. Its approximate abrasive equal would be a brown paper bag. Sounds like a joke... but I'm totally serious. I used to use the stuff for building models. That should give you plenty of workability in sanding down the clear coat without risk of dipping down into the stain. Granted, I haven't finished wood in a long time, so this might just be a crackpot idea. Good luck to you either way. I've been keeping an eye on this thread for the last couple months, and I'll be anxiously awaiting the final results of this awesome build.
Thanks a bunch for your ideas and input.
The "grit" wasn't really the problem. The clumpy / streaky poly was.
With an even coat of poly, light sanding in between coats is pretty straight forward. Where I ran into trouble was that I was trying to even out an uneven coat - way over my head.
Anyway, it's over now and I will be putting on the pre-stain in the morning. Thanks again. BTW - I have even read of people using a paper sack for in between coats.
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