We see these sanding mistakes over and over again, and they’re easily preventable once you know what to watch for.
The three biggest culprits that ruin otherwise great projects are:
- Tipping the sander while it’s running, which creates gouges and uneven surfaces that are difficult to repair
- Applying too much pressure to the sander, which can cause burn marks, uneven material removal, and premature wear on your sandpaper
- Oversanding the surface, which removes too much material and can create dips, waves, or even sand through thin veneers. Let the sander do the work with light, even pressure and you’ll achieve professional results every time.
