STL232: The Mike Mascelli Finishing Show!
Mike Mascelli basically takes over the podcast and answers listeners questions on finishing and upholstery! Jan 15, 2021
From Chip Stoltzfus:
I have been a professional woodworker for almost 25 years. I started out in a large shop making church furniture and have since worked mostly in smaller cabinet shops. In that time every finisher I have worked with has said that you shouldn’t sand with higher than 120 or 150 grit sandpaper. They claimed once you get higher than 150 it polishes the wood and will not let the stain adhere like it was designed. Yet I often hear you talking about sanding to 320 and higher before finishing. All the shops I’ve worked at have used a wiping stain with some type of lacquer topcoat. Is the difference in sanding due to different finishes? I have started using some Rubio Monocoat and I’ve noticed that it gives a smoother finish if the piece is sanded to the higher grits. Thanks for your time and k