Levelling the Joint: Precision Sanding in the Winter Workshop
Welcome back to the workshop! Today is all about the “Great Sanding.” The dust is flying as we move into the first and most critical stage of finishing: leveling that joint.
In today’s video, I’m at the drum sander, pink shop apron on, getting to work on the white oak frame. You’ll see me focusing on the seam where the wood overlaps.
“We are sanding the sharp edges off of the seam. We are using a RIDGID Oscillating Edge/Belt Spindle Sander so that the seam is really nice and even. Some of my competitors leave this inside edge. But you won’t find that here at Love Art By Po.”
The “Po” Difference
For me, the inside of the drum is just as important as the outside. By using the drum sander to level those sharp edges, I ensure the frame feels like one continuous, seamless piece of wood. It’s a small detail, but it’s what makes a Love Art By Po drum a professional piece of art.
The Holiday Schedule
We are moving fast to hit our December 27th stringing deadline! Here is what the next few days look like:
- Day 16 (Tomorrow, Dec 24): I’ll be finishing the hand-sanding and moving straight into the custom staining process.
- Christmas Day (Dec 25): The studio will be closed. I’ll be taking the day to celebrate with family while the first layers of our work cure.
- Day 17 (Boxing Day, Dec 26): We hit the ground running with the first coats of varnish in the painting studio.
Come back tomorrow for Day 16 to see these frames finally get their colour!
See You Tomorrow for Day 16
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