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  1. 06-28-2009, 9:34 PM #1
    Brian Penning
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    Sanding between varnish coats

    Is it possible that I'm getting scratches from the sandpaper (220 lightly between varnish coats as per instructions) on my projects?
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  3. 06-28-2009, 10:22 PM #2
    Howard Acheson
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    What kind of varnish are you using?

    Varnish needs to dry and cure at least 24 hours--48 is better--before between coat sanding. Generally, 320 is a better grit. 220 will tend to leave visiable scratches particularly if you are not careful to sand in the direction of the grain.
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  4. 06-29-2009, 9:43 AM #3
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    Like Howard says, I do: 220 with the grain.
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