Sand Wood Pieces

What happens in this clip

After cutting, lightly sand the edges of each wood piece to remove any rough edges or splinters. This will create a smoother surface and prevent potential injuries during installation.

Goal: Smooth edges and remove splinters from wood supports

What's used

Tools

• Sandpaper
• Orbital sander

About the full video

This project provides step-by-step instructions for installing kickboards (also known as pillow boards) underneath kitchen cabinets. The process involves cutting wood supports, attaching them to the cabinet base, marking placement for the kickboards, and finally securing the kickboards using a brad nailer, wood glue, and a pin nailer for a clean, finished look.

Step 6 of 10: Sand All Pieces

Using sandpaper (starting with a coarser grit and moving to finer grits), sand all the cut pieces. Pay attention to edges and any rough spots. This step is crucial for a professional-looking finish and to prevent splinters.

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Other videos for this step

• Sand All Components
• Sand All Cut Pieces