Who said that you could only sand the wood with the help of sandpaper? There are so many ways that can help you to sand wood without sandpaper.
If you run out of sandpaper or if you want to try something new, well, I welcome you to this article. I will be telling you so many easy ways to sand wood without sandpaper.
Let’s have a look at them.
Things you will need
There are so many methods to sand wood without sandpaper. I will list all of the things from which you can sand wood. Please select one of the following, and then sand your desired wood with it.
- Sand
- Walnut shells
- Pumice
- Corn Cubs
- Wood file
- Wood shaving
Sand
Spread a thin and even layer of sand on the wood that you want to sand. Grab a piece of thick leather or any other cloth and start rubbing the sand on the wood.
Make sure you apply great yet even pressure while rubbing leather or thick cloth. The particles of the sand should be moving.
This method is very commonly used because almost everyone has sand available somewhere. Sand is not something that is hard to find.
It will give to the finest finish. The only downside is all the mess that you will make after getting done with this process.
It is very hard to gather all the sand that has spread in your workplace.
Walnut shells
The next method is to use ground walnut shells. You can either buy them or grind them at home. They are not very expensive. The method is almost the same as above.
Spread a thin and even layer and rub it with the help of a thick cloth. This process is less messy as compared to the sand one.
The finish of walnut shells is very neat.
Pumice
Pumice is a rough and porous rock that is easily available. It is very cheap. The first step is to make the desired surface wet.
It will make sure that Pumice does not damage your wood.
Finally, move Pumice in the direction of the wood grain and never against it. You can also buy Pumice Powder, but it is expensive and for only one-time use.
Corn Cob
You will have to crush the Corn Cobs on the desired material. Then, rub any thick cloth on it until you get the desired result. You can easily buy crushed Corn Cobs in bulks from hardware stores.
In my humble opinion, this method takes more time, and the results are not the best.
If you are still curious, you may do this. It takes more time, as I mentioned before, and the results are quite average.
Wood files
Many wood files are available in different shapes and sizes. Once you buy them, they last for a long time. I will recommend you invest in high-quality wood files because they come in handy.
They are a very good alternative to sandpaper. All you’ve to do is rub it on your desired surface.
The only downside is that this tool may not reach every inch of your project.
If you are working on flat wood, then you should definitely give this tool a go.
Wood shavings
One of the simplest and effective methods is to use wood shavings. You do not need to buy anything in this method. All you have to do is grab some wood shavings, check them thoroughly.
They should not have any harsh material in them. Otherwise, it will ruin your experiment. The next step is to rub the wood shavings along the wood grain.
You will get neat results in no time! Just be careful and check the wood shavings with great attention. This method is as old as the times.
I will highly recommend you to give this a try to this one.
Wrapping it up
I have tried to list as many methods as possible. All of the above-listed things are easy to find. The methods are not too complex.
I hope you get the desired results with these methods. Bye for now!!
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