legenddc Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 As I'm sanding my current project, I'm curious what you all do for finish prep on unseen parts of your projects? Do you sand/plane the tops of aprons before it's covered up by the table top? Sand the bottom of a lower shelf for a coffee table that will be 4" off the ground? Full sand or just enough to get any markings off? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronn W Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 I sand or plane tops of aprons enough to be sure the top sits evenly all around. Underside of tops get enough sanding to put a coat or 2 of sealer or finihs on the underside of the top for balance and any of the undersides the people my touch to lift the piece gets a nice finish. Bottom shelves - the same. Insides of panels (sides or back) get some sanding to allow for sealer - I use shellac there. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 For projects that go into MY home, every exposed surface is finished the same. My wife has a sensitivity to wood dust / smell, so all of it is fully sealed with finish, although hidden areas may not be sanded as finely. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coop Posted December 31, 2022 Report Share Posted December 31, 2022 I don’t sand the unseen to the grit of the seen but do finish all surfaces the same. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chestnut Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 Most of my work gets hand planed all sides. I don't really do much finishing beyond that on internal parts. I like to leave reference marks and notes i put on the pieces as Easter eggs for the future. I do apply some finish to internal parts but it depends on what kind of internal part and if it's seen or not. If it's something that never gets seen it's likely it doesn't have finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyJack Posted January 3, 2023 Report Share Posted January 3, 2023 I don’t finish the unseen, but more parts are sanded,etc before assembly unless it’s unfinished plywood.. now tye case of a low shelf not seen , it needs finishing underneath, if just a seal coat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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