Sanding: eliminate swirl marks

[@Ol_Mase]

This is the fourth video I've watched tonight on this subject and by FAR the most helpful! I've been doing at least 5 things wrong HAH! Thanks!

[@jamieodell504]

Super helpful - i've been swirling up a storm and within 2 seconds of watching I realized I was sanding all wrong. I absolutely have tipped my sander to get certain annoying spots...whoops...I also rarely have gone through so many grits - I would jump from 80 to 220. I also apply way too much pressure. I think a lot of it is because sanding is my least favorite part, like you said its tedious. Appreciate the video!!!!!!

[@johnbusher6375]

Came to YT today looking for a ROS alternative for my table top as I was leaving "pigtails" all over the place. You're video is the only one I found that warned of too much pressure applied to the sander. I'd been "helping" my sander by pushing down on it....no more pushing, no more pigtails! Many thanks!

[@ICD25]

4 yrs later, but THANK YOU! I'm just now getting into restoring old wood furniture, very new at this, and I just came across one of my drawers, and it had scuff marks, realizing I had put too much pressure on the sander! Found your video extremely helpful. Thank you!

[@gabrielegrassia8489]

Man, you saved me from a BIG mistake. I found this video just a moment before staining my tabletop, that was full of those marks. Now it is perfect, thank you so much.

[@michaleneyanda7737]

Thank you, very much! Very quick & thorough! I wish I would have watched you before tackling my 1st project, but now I'm informed for the next!

[@lrs8265]

You just saved me a TON of trial and error. Thank you!!

[@DettorreCustoms]

Thanks for watching!

[@rachelc.641]

This was super helpful, and thank you for being so incredibly straight to the point! Just what I was looking for 👍🏻

[@chrisg5342]

Thanks! There are many videos on this subject but this was by far the most informative and helpful.

[@TheAwesomeOrange]

Great tips!!! I am in the market for a new sander.... gonna check out the Bosch. Thanks Pete!

[@richardortiz197]

👏🏾 hi Peter. That was a well done video. Easy to understand.Top of the class.👍

[@markviviano3767]

Thank you! This is the video on the pigtail subject.

[@bethsanford9076]

It the instructional video that I never knew I needed! I’ve been sanding all wrong! Thanks! I’m going to try this.

[@chieftightredshirt6326]

that sander is awesome. my dad got it for me at Christmas. dust collection is amazing

[@Mtntopwoodshop]

Nice work again Pete.... Great video!!! Keep them coming.

[@DettorreCustoms]

Nick Polchito thanks buddy. ill keep trying if you keep watching 🖒

[@stoutfarmhousedesignsmlcpr9154]

You confirmed what I already suspected. I did notice one other thing I was doing that caused swirls. I quit using 60 grit and started with 80 grit.

[@kennyc388]

Peter, thanks for the video. I just bought that same sander and it is awesome but my technique was flawed and I had some swirl marks on my face frames. I will take your advice, go through the grits with less pressure and see what happens. Thank you!

[@thedawsonian9094]

Tips for this while using a drill with the sanding disc would be great.

[@tracyross98]

If I have an orbital sander with a variable speed dial, should it be set at high speed? I understand why you need a clean surface as the sanded debris is often what makes the swirls. No?

[@petermaropakis4721]

Thanks for this tutorial, very helpful for me. I’ve got sandermarks on my table top, and hope to sand them out on my next attempt

[@DettorreCustoms]

Thanks for watching !!

[@nickddd333]

Excellent video, worked like a charm on table I thought I ruined

[@lisabellia5189]

Wish I watched this sooner, thanks for this tutorial!

[@blg020]

Great video. I never used a orbital sander before but I am about to purchase my first one. Turn out that's the exact sander I was looking at. Great tips on how to control the sander with light pressure. Thank you.

[@brianu33]

I am getting lines in wood when sanding. I’m using hook loop electric sander. Dark stain isn’t coming off? 80 grit is what I’m using. Any thoughts on why it isn’t coming off? Stain is from 1970s

[@stephenquirke9466]

Simple straightforward expert advice. Very helpful.

[@stuartmccormick3977]

Hello, does this apply to edge sanders as well? Thanks.

[@SmallFryCreations]

Great tips for beginners! Thank you!!

[@shaggysweedemporium3431]

Thanks so much for the tip, I just stopped using my random orbital sander all together to thank you 👍

[@rogeraschafer6510]

Great video, you have presented the issues and how to do it very well !

[@daviddarezzo3801]

Nice video. Gives me more confidence.

[@TheDingfish]

Thanks for the video, I have the same sander, bought a used one, the sandpaper seems to wear down around the edge first and alot more than the the rest of the disc, I compared it to a lower end Makita that I have running on the same speed, sanding the same piece of scrap wood and the Makita wears down the sandpaper(same brand same grit) alot more evenly, definitely no extra wearing on the circle edge like the bosch, I can't really tell if it's creating more swirls as the wood I'm working on is pretty rough still but I thought it was weird that it's wearing down like that, do you have any idea why that might be happening? I checked the screws on the base, it's all tight

[@robinshane4661]

Oh my gawd I did butcher block countertops (plural). I used a palm sander, 80, 220, 320. Looked great. I checked for marks. Then I stained. And holy sh*t swirl marks EVERYWHERE. Did I mention it was countertops? And an island? I don’t get over whelmed easily. I almost cried. Really. I put on my big girl panties and sucked it up. Tomorrow I’m getting this sander and I’ll start again. That was a really rough lesson.

[@brotherjoeradosti]

What's the best method to remove the swirl marks if you have them?

[@DettorreCustoms]

Start sanding on a higher grit like 220 or 320. Then go back over it at your finish grit (like 220 or 150). Unfortunately thought you’ll have to strip it all down

[@jamessroga3114]

Hey there! if I already have swirl marks, under an unfinished stain.. can I go ahead and sand off the stain & eliminate the swirls? wondering if I should use a wood filler first. Its looking pretty awful so Ive decided Id like to remove stain & do over with paint :) Thanks! -Sara

[@DettorreCustoms]

LEGIO MORTIS hi Sarah! You can but you’ll have to sand the whole surface again so that when you restrain the color is consistent. Wood filler wouldn’t do anything. Sanding it down and start again. It sucks, but you’ll be happier.

[@ericagelb8790]

What brand of sandpaper do you recommend?

[@ricardodelriego4013]

I have a Craftsman orbital sander I been sanding down cabinets that have a strain and clear coat I was using 80 grit paper it was taking it off fine but now the sander is gouging the wood seems like it's spinning super fast now or something I don't know got any ideas? Thank you

[@vickigonya5800]

Thank you! I am refinishing dark cherry cabinets to a much lighter stain.

[@jaimecampbell8365]

What would you recommend doing if I need to remove swirl marks I missed seeing from using 120 grit to take down veneer finish and I stained one coat already with Varathane Fast Dry in Kona? I'm working on matching side tables and one came out beautiful, but the other definitely has prominent swirl marks.

[@EllisDesignandTradeCo]

Same sander! Love bosch! I started using the Diablo sand paper recently because they give you way more for your money, though I can't say the quality is the best, as far as any diablo product goes. Other than that, great videos, subbed! learned a lot from the few you do have.

[@yacabe]

What speed should the sander be at?

[@cheryllink8549]

I went on line to see why I'm getting awful swirl marks. Turns out I've been doing everything you said and I get swirl marks. I ven cleaned the sanding pad with denatured alcohol with no positive remarks. I have the top of the line Festool finish sander and still have swirl marks. HELP!

[@hapymom13]

In addition to the swirl marks, I noticed a line between the table and the fancy edges on the table im working on. Any tips on how to even that out?

[@cccecider]

Thanks for the video mate...Helped a lot...All the best - UK...

[@BelalC]

I should have watched this video BEFORE starting my project

[@fluff9086]

At 2:20 you say you are moving from 80 grit to 220. Did you mean 80 grit to 120?

[@DettorreCustoms]

Yeah I must have spoken wrong. Old video. Lol. Maybe time to update it

[@kimkelly7762]

This was very helpful, BUT I already created those swirly little “pig tail” marks 😞 I need to know how to remove them...??

[@DettorreCustoms]

Hi Kim Just resend from scratch. I know it sucks and it’s a lot of work but resanding will get them out. Don’t rush it. Thanks for watching!

[@kimkelly7762]

Peter Dettorre thanks! Will do🙂

[@kajnadams]

@@DettorreCustoms I had same problem as above....I created swirl marks BIG TIME! So you mean start at the 80 then move up the line? Will the 80 take out the marks then the others smooth as described? Or will the marks only stop showing after doing all the whole circuit? I'm just wondering when I'll know to move up the line (meaning do I look for the marks to subside at a certain level)?

[@263kiki]

looks like ive been going too fast and pushed too hard. thanks mate

[@rashwood4790]

Sounds like great advice. I have a cnc router and sometimes do v-carved signs. I spray the lettering with a rattle can paint and then sand away the excces. Any tips on how to keep the paper from getting clogged up?

[@clintstone6682]

wire brush

[@meaghanmacleod-rismay1915]

Awesome! Love this! Super helpful!

[@benkleschinsky]

I now just hand sand or use a scraper for refinishing. I've had too many issues with orbitals.

[@ode2george]

Great video! I have the same sander, and I've had problems with squiggly lines with pine & cedar. I've not been patient enough and I've used too much pressure. I've come in at an angle to flatten a raised area and now I see where those flaws came from. Thanks!!!!!! PS: if you do a glue-up and need to even up the 2 sides, what tool do you use? Thank you in advance! 😄

[@goembel]

4 years later…hand plane works great!

[@kimkelly7762]

iT WORKED!! Thank you so much! 🤗

[@southernguy35]

I think moving it too fast and trying ot remove scratches from super fine sandpaper by hand was my problem. The thing is I was using 1000 grit and never went through the stain.

[@LifeofPaolah]

I should have watched this video a long time ago. So simple and common sense yet I was doin EXACTLY the opposite 😂

[@SKT293]

So, I just read the reviews and a couple of folks made statements regarding the sander. A bosch...great, going shopping!

[@stevede77]

Awesome Pete!

[@cjddesignsllc5868]

As always, great vidro

[@deliciousirony]

Cheers for the helpful video!

[@digiSal]

Do you use new paper for each new table or do reuse? Great video. Thank you!

[@DettorreCustoms]

Sal Yanez most times i can do the top and bottom with the same 4 pads. using all the grits also helps with the longevity of each since theyre working as theyre intended

[@cheshiregunroom]

Super video Thank you

[@lorilouwho6804]

60 to strip 80 to get marks 120 to 320 working each grit to finish, that “ don’t do this” is EXACTLY what I did lol

[@rhysandsondryalangston3906]

Great video. Thanks

[@sharikebel1406]

I can't believe i actually learned something from this video! Just joking buddy! Great work. How bout those Bruins baby!

[@DettorreCustoms]

Jordan Lombaert hahahahaha. handle is the greatest

[@deviousrooster136]

Nice good info in this video

[@donnamathews240]

you are the bomb!

[@korriekearns4584]

Thank You!!!!!!

[@gretchenmcelveen5139]

Thanks!!

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Wait! What?! We're supposed to mow that grass?

[@DettorreCustoms]

Central Scrutinizer and dethatch it too!

[@thecentralscrutinizerr]

Well damn! I'll be able to find my car a lot easier now!

[@SKT293]

Great info however I'm hard of hearing and your voice was muffled, so I didn't clearly get it all. I tried three times to hear the type of sander you used but could not make out what you said. I actually heard you better when you spoke up over the noise of the sander. Just saying...

[@tracyross98]

The sander he used was a Bosch random orbital sander with hook and loop sandpaper. One way to understand what is said in a video is to click on the settings (a little gear icon) and turn on subtitles.

[@SKT293]

@@tracyross98 Thanks! Tracy!

[@ivetaitani5631]

Thank you!!!!!!