Sanding by Hand

Sanding with the grain means sanding in the same direction as the lines in the wood.

• True

• False

Sanding against the grain may remove material more quickly, but will

• take more time.

• leave more scratches on the wood.

• take less time.

• leave less scratches on the wood.

It is ok to skip more than one grit at a time.

• True

• False

A padded sanding block is recommended because

• it removes material more quickly.

• it is less forgiving on the edges of your project.

• it protects your hand and fingers.

• it is more forgiving on the edges of your project.

What should you do with the quarter sheet of sandpaper to make it easier to use?

• tear it and fold it

• use it flat

• talk nicely to it

• ask your mom for help