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Sand the Enclosure Box

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Miter folds on this Modern Mill Acre? No problem. Now its a mantle 😎

What happens here

After the enclosure box is assembled and the adhesive has cured, it's time to prepare its surface for finishing. Use sandpaper, typically starting with a medium grit (e.g., 120-150) and then moving to a finer grit (e.g., 220), to smooth all surfaces and edges of the wooden enclosure. Pay attention to any rough spots, adhesive squeeze-out, or imperfections from the cuts. Sand in the direction of the wood grain for best results. This step is crucial for achieving a professional and smooth finish when painting or staining.

Goal: Smooth all surfaces of the assembled wooden enclosure.

Tools and materials

  • Assembled Enclosure Box N/A — The wooden box structure to be sanded
  • Sandpaper — Smoothing the wood surfaces