Sanding and preparing your custom woodworking project for the finish will determine if the project looks homemade or professional.
You took the time to choose the wood, measure it and cut it to the length you wanted. Why not take a little more time to get that "WOW!! You made that???" reaction. You can, if you take the time to finish it right.
Traditionally, CNC routers have been used by large companies to produce long runs of complex parts. The approach used for this doesn't work for small shops building custom products. Thermwood is the leader in developing a new body of machinery, technology and software that makes custom manufacturing easier, more productive and more profitable.
You don't want to sand furniture that has veneer if you don't have to. You can sand through the veneer very quickly if not experienced. Read furniture refinishing tips before starting your refinishing project.
Start by inspecting every inch of your woodworking project. Fill any nail holes or small imperfections that you can't sand out with wood putty. Also, fill the cracks on corners whether it's molding or just the corner of the project with wood putty and make sure you use a putty that goes with the type of wood you are constructing with. If it's oak, use a putty that matches oak, whether it's white oak or red oak. Spend a little time checking out the different putties available.
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