I incorrectly stated the palm sander was a belt sander. My mistake. Just noting it in the comments for clarification.

*Works really **MyBest.Tools** well, and fits hand perfectly.*

I am new to this and I haven’t started my project yet and yours was the most educational one that I’ve seen yet regarding the sanding grits and tools I appreciate it

Awesome presentation on how to use sanders and the sand paper grid! Appreciate this!

inserting timestamps for my reference when I get back to this video since I finally have all my tools! thank you so much for all your help ☺ 2:10 types of sanders 6:25 sandpaper grit breakdown 8:06 tips for sandpaper grits on furniture 9:00 sanding coffee table & how to hold sander 10:08 switching grits and brief explanation on pig tails 11:55 example of finish not coming off the way it should 13:10 80 grit test 14:08 start timelapse 80 grit 14:40 explanation of cleaning residue to reduce cloudiness 16:05 cleaning with brush 17:28 how to avoid gunky sandpaper 17:50 2nd sanding with 80 grit timelapse 18:14 left v. right side comparison 18:50 second sanding done 19:40 blooper lol 20:15 tips for grits and wood grains for staining 21:48 outro

Thank you so much for this video. I am flipping my VERY FIRST PIECE. And I am overwhelmed. I’ve watched so many videos where things look so easy. Then when I do those same things I have stumbling blocks. So I also REALLY appreciate you leaving in all the mishaps. Like the grit, looking for your brush, almost falling over. THIS I can relate to. I feel so much better about going back to my flip. Thanks again.

I tried watching a handful of videos. Yours was great! Exactly what I was needing! Thanks!

I'm fairly new to sanding, but got a great tip from another vid- when using cut sheets of sandpaper as you show for the rectangular orbital (palm/"belt") sander, poke holes in the paper so the tool can suck the debris up through the holes on the bottom through to the bag. Makes for much cleaner sanding 😁 I love your video; feels great to see women sharing such knowledge! Looking forward to continue honing my skills. Thank you!

Please make sure to pull your hair up when doing this too!! Your hair can get caught in power tools and that can be dangerous

I've recently inherited some old pieces of furniture from my MIL and I am planning on restoring them. I'm excited to get started. Thanks for this tutorial, it's helped me understand the sanding grits. I'm def. getting my own shop vac for sure. Helps keep the area clean. Thanks so much. I've subscribed to your channel. Bertha in Texas

Well that was class from start to finish! I’ve taken my father in laws big old armchair and I’ve just begun sanding it. Im loving it. So tricky bits to sand on it but fingers crossed I can do it. He was the only one who sat in it so the pressure is on! Thanks for all the tips and advice!

This is EXACTLY what I needed! Thank you!

I wish I would’ve looked for you before I started sanding... for the first time 🤦🏻‍♀️ You explain this all SO WELL THANK YOU!!!

Thanks for sharing your experience, great video!

Such an amazing, informative and entertaining video. So much of your explanation helped. Thx

This is probably the 5th video I watched and the best part is when you said just get a sander and try it. That’s the best way I learn. Research only does so much. Thank you!

very, very helpful! i am learning right now, and getting supplies, so i will definitely watch more of your videos! thanks for going through this for us newbies.

I have been a novice furniture refinisher for years. I love this video. It really filled in some knowledge gaps. Thanks!

Thank you for explaining sand paper grit and demonstrating. I’m doing my kitchen cabinets. 😊🙏🏼

I’ve been holding on to an entire bedroom collection because I’ve been nervous to sand it/repaint it. This really made me feel a lot more confident about starting. Thanks for this video! Subscribing.

You have the most helpful videos!!! Thank youuu

I am a beginner. Your video was extremely informative and thorough. I did not expect to learn as much in detail that I did. You are an exceptional teacher. Thank you so much. By the way, give Biscuit a pet and kiss for me. I adore dogs.🥰 I will be looking forward to watching more of your tutorials!

You just made me get a sander. Well done. Thank you for the confidence

Working on my very first piece. Video was very informative. Thank you!

Loved your video! You seem like an awesome person. I appreciate how much effort you are giving to help us newbies.

Thank you! Well done and informative beginner's (me) guide :)

I appreciate you. I have always wanted to do this but felt unqualified to do anything but polish it. 😁 Thank you for giving me more confidence.

Thank you! This is a great tutorial! Very informative. I could use the help. I’m beginning to get interested and doing projects.

I’m just starting out and really appreciated this video (as an absolute beginner) you are awesome! Love your hair 🖤

I love your clear explanations. You deserve more likes!

Thank you so much for this! It’s great information to have

This looks so medatative to do! Cant wait to do a project!

Thank you this is the 5tg video and FINALLY I GET ONE FOR A BEGINNER !I also had no clue wherethe heck the hose was going to when these guys were doing cabinets !! Now I know it’s a shop vac!

Great, this video is exactly what I needed to see. I am intimidated by trying to do this. Thank you!

Thank you, answered questions I didn't know I was going to have down the road! Subscribed!

Thanks again very informative and well explained !

Thank you for sharing your knowledge, not taken for granted. I have several pieces that I was going to get rid of, but if I need to replace them, I am unable to get the same qualify at a lower price, so I am going to give the pieces a new life. Intimidated as heck, but you've given me some confidence and thank you again.

Was going to buy furniture from ikea but planned out the room and furniture and it was all running about 1k. So I thought why not try my hand at refurbishing pieces I find on Craigslist! Your video is a lifesaver for this new project, thank you!! 😭❤️

Perfect for me as a new learner !

This was very informative and so easy to understand. I really got a good understanding and I great foundation to learn and build on. This video really gave me more confidence to take on my project. I am not to scared at all now.

Excellent tutorial Thankyou so much 🙏🥰

Thank you! Went to ur Facebook site loved ur beautiful work!

Thanks for this starter video

Thanks so much for this...I'm about to start removing the thick dark varnish from the arms,sides and legs of a mid 20th c British made chair I fell in love with. I plan staining it light and low gloss...Got my mouse sander and sandpaper but your vid has been hugely helpful regarding which level of grit to choose. I was quite nervous about my project but I'm much more confident now...Hope I dont mess up. ;)

Thank you for your video. I do enjoy watching it. As a beginner, information is important. And your presentation makes me feel like listening to a friend instead of a professor. Thank you.

Tuned in for the sanding info, subbed for the bloopers!

Delightful video and very helpful for us newbies :)

I learned a lot from you! Thanks. Doing my first antique office chair. I think I was about to "sand" seal it! Smooth ,,,Glad I saw your video ,Just in time. And NO loud music!

Great video, now I will get started!

Thank you SOOOO much!! Learned alot!!

Thanks for the helpful advice

Thank you sooooo much! You’re Amazing!!!

Buying an orbital sander now! I had a Wen sander that’s similar to the mouse that you have.. it’s starting to vibrate in a funky way and I can see a light through the holes and it looks like a spark 😳Since I like all my body parts intact, I’m replacing it 😆So thank you so much for this! Definitely the best video I’ve found in this subject! As are most of your videos! Thanks again!

This is excellent. Thank you.

great info here. Thank you. I was getting nervous about your hair coming pretty close to the rotary mechanism on your orbital sander.

Hi. I'm teaching myself how to sand and refinish furniture, loved the video very informative ...I collect antiques and I have a table and needs refinishing ,so time to learn lol. I'm not sure of the type of wood it is .you was saying bout the different type of wood with the sanding and staining. Needing to know more bout those two!??

Hi I’m just starting my first piece a very old china cabinet and your video is so educational I really appreciate you sharing this with all of us new sander’s I just wanted to know we’re I can get the brush that you are using to clean the surface from ? Thank you again for this amazing video I so needed this 👍😊

This was great. Two weeks ago I bought a random orbital sander and I’ve been afraid to try it because I didn’t know how you know what grit to start with…. How high to go up to, etc. I do have a painted side table was going to practice sanding on but I might try to scrape the paint off first then sand it…. I’m not sure but either way, I’m not afraid to sand anymore. Thanks again.

Thank you for this!!

Great introduction video

Really helpful!!

Thanks for your video...I'm trying to finish a small piece. I really thought it would be easier. I think sometimes we have a project (unfinished) in our heads, and we don't know the end process until the one prior...and before you know it, you change it. 😁

Thank you for this video. I want to start flipping some of my own furniture but I have NEVER done anything like this before. I’m super interested and this video is helpful for me to know what tools to get started with.

Great video! thanks

HI Beth. When spraying finish you will tend to get those little nubs on the finish. I use a brown paper bag like the kind you get from the grocery store. Use it like sandpaper to knock those nibs off without scratching the finish. Just make sure the finish it completely dry. I love your videos because you are not afraid to pt in the oopsies

Thank you so much for your tutorials. You are an excellent teacher. I realize that it is very important to get all of the dust from sanding off of the piece before taking the next steps to finish it, but how do you clean it? Please explain your process to get all of the sanding dust off to ensure a perfectly smooth finish. Thank you

Hi Madeline Jean Thanks for the info in your video , good stuff. Have you ever used a sander pad cleaner ? Its like 1 by 1 by 4 inch long , its mounted on a board and they sell them at Home Depot . I recently got one and it works Great . It allows you to keep using your sandpaper for a much longer period of time . Thanks Ed

Great video very interesting thanks

This is so educational

Very helpful thank you 😊

Very helpful! I just bought a small oak bookcase that I'm going to refinish. While sanding it today I'm getting what looks like water marks on the top. Maybe I should lower the grid?? Going to try that.

Brilliant! thank you! Can you let me know what do you use to sand the small parts of the furniture like for example legs?

Thanks so much for this tutorial. I am new to up cycling furniture. Started during lockdown and I haven't sanded anything yet with an electric sander, but I have a solid oak table where I am thinking of painting the legs, but leaving the top oak. The top is natural I think, but has been waxed previously, so was thinking about tackling sanding it down, before perhaps giving it a deeper stain. Your video was so informative! I actually thought the higher the grit, the more harsh it would be! How wrong was I! Mainly, I have done a bit of hand sanding on old mahogany chairs which I purchased on facebook marketplace for buttons, and I have used annie sloan chalk paints and wax, and reupholstered. The dining table upgrade is a bit more daunting to me, as its a lovely table as it is, but I just want a different look. Your video has given me the confidence to tackle the electric sander. However, I did just purchase only this week a mouse sander from Amazon, and now I'm wishing I had seen your video beforehand as I would have ordered an orbital sander!. I will have to use the mouse for this project as have literally just bought it. Great video, I have subscribed. Many thanks, Nicky

I'm a bigger, thank you. Great information, I learned important basic inf. Going to try a farmhouse table and chairs. 😊

Thanks u made my life easy

This was very informational. I'm a beginner and watching videos and learning before i start. I hope to redo my kitchen cabinets myself and few projects around the house i have in mind. Have you done any videos on these?

Love your videos. So informative. What about the legs? Would you use the orbital on those as well or hand sand them?

Great video lesson. I am just preparing to sand my first piece. I was so afraid the sander was going to grab your hair!

Getting ready to sand and stain my grandmothers wood chest. I like the explanation of the different types of sand levels. Now I need to find how to apply conditioner and new stain

Great videos. Keep up the good work. Thank you for Sandpaper 101 video. Question: Do you have any recommendations for sanding the edge of the table or a routered edge? Thanks.

Great help ! Mark in Melboune australia 🇦🇺

Love the info u provided I want to learn how to do this. Question...what about the legs of a table..do they get sanded? That seems very difficult to do..your thoughts.. thank u again

I just got a free desk off of facebook and its a little beat up but with the help of your video, a fresh coat of paint and some painted flowers I know it will be a gem! You seem like such an awesome lady! Definatley inspiring me to go that extra mile with this desk 😁😁

This was the best video for someone who has never touched an orbital sander (and now a proud owner of one)! By the way, have you ever used sample paint(the kind in a 15 oz. can) on furniture? I'm wondering what to do with the 3-4 sample cans that I have. Thanks!

Hi! I was hoping you could tell me what kind of grit sanding do I need for a VOE, non toxic water based paint? I was going to start off with a 80 grit sandpaper (refurbishing crib) to get a lot of scratches off, but what kind of sand paper grit would you recommend so I can start painting? I was going to purchase a spray gun but I need some advice! Your video is so informational for a beginner and I love it!!!

Thankyou from a new subscriber 🥰

So helpful! My dogs name is Biscuit as well, he’s a corgi 😆

More rock solid info ! I would love to chat about your thoughts on 1/4 sheet finishing sanders (It’s my primary sanding weapon of choice, but we chemically strip. My partner uses the orbital much more than I do. I ask why & he says, “I dunno, I just feel like it’s faster” & I don’t feel like it’s faster. So probably just a personal preference thing) Would love to hear about your experience with wood conditioner. I haven’t found great benefit to the product yet. (Perhaps I have used it incorrectly) Nice work !!

I am definitely going to try attaching my orbital sander to the shop vac, thanks!! Have you used it with a cushioned pad for curves?

Thanks for the video!! I’m about to start my first piece! The table is a bit dirty. Do you recommend cleaning it with a specific cleaner or water before sanding? Thanks!!

First time watching your videos and I love them. The only thing I would suggest to think about is your sanding speed @9:30. Think like you are sanding a long strip. You start with a new pad and if you are going very slow by the time you are half way of the strip the sandpaper is worn and by the time you reach the end of the strip, the sandpaper is gone. So you are going to end up with an uneven surface. If you move the sander a bit faster and multiple passes (back and forth) your surface is going to have a better finish.

Please share what some of the products you use to condition/oil wood before you stain. TIA also great video!!

Excellent video, about to start 1st sanding job. How you decide whether to stain or paint afterwards?

Bosch makes a 5” and 6” direct drive orbital sander that is below half the price on the festool rotex and both of those sanders are the backbone in my cabinet shop. You might want to look into that Bosch for striping and smoothing. Works as well as the rotex for $250 instead of $600 something.

I'm going to try the orbit sander. The one I have just vibrates and it sucks. 60 grit was doing it but took forever.

I would recommend stripping with a wood finish stripper like citristrip or Greenez Furniture stripper. This way you dont have to worry about getting the varnish/finish off when sanding. I am doing this with my first piece right now. A family member of mine who has refinished some of his tables has said it makes it easier for both you and keeps you from having to sand off too much of the wood. I'm just watching this video so I know where to start with my grit and when to switch. ^_^ she explains that part very well

Very helpful! Thank you!! Questions, should I wear protective gear if I use a shop vac still?

Great video! May I ask what kind of brand overalls you are wearing? Do you have a link you can share?

Good job

Thank you for this video tutorial! I found it very helpful since I am a beginner just doing a diy project with some wooden chairs I have. I have the skil 4 in 1 sander I got at Lowe’s. It’s the one with the dust cup but I didn’t know any better when I just bought it. The issue I am seeing is that it’s not taking off the white paint on the chairs easily with the 80 or even 60 grit, so I am not sure what I am doing wrong other than it just is a timely process and maybe I need to slow down when I sand? I am sanding the base of the chair at the moment and the spindles. Any tips for that I appreciate!