Hand sanding

[v-6]

I use to sand my blades, all in one direction and was wondering if between grits of sandpaper if i should change directions.
it takes a long time if you go all one way.
what do you think?
vern

 

[TekSec]

I start (generally at 220) going ricasso to tip to get rid of grind lines. Then 45 degrees (spine to edge) at 400, then cross 45 degrees edge to spine at 600 and back to ricasso to tip at 800. Helps to see the previous scratches when they aren't going all the same directions. Oh, and those are single direction strokes I was referencing, I only do single direction on my final scratch coat (generally 400 or 600).

 

[Patrickknives]

Agree, if you dont change angles you will not see the previous grit scratches, if you are doing a fairly rough finish 220, this will probably be ok, but if you start going to 600 or more then the scratches will show through when you get to the finer grits. I scrubb like crazy, but do single direction for the final grit, otherwise you get little curls and other stuff.

 

[jim moyer]

I start with 320 grit in a palm orbital hand sander then decide on what I need from there, either up or down with the grit.

 

[gixxer]

I start (generally at 220) going ricasso to tip to get rid of grind lines. Then 45 degrees (spine to edge) at 400, then cross 45 degrees edge to spine at 600 and back to ricasso to tip at 800. Helps to see the previous scratches when they aren't going all the same directions. Oh, and those are single direction strokes I was referencing, I only do single direction on my final scratch coat (generally 400 or 600).

Ditto

 

[Frank Niro]

Well here is a helping hand for hand sanding. get some Mobile 1 motor oil and place a few drops on the blade. Now you can go back and forth with and size 220 to as fine as you want to go without getting "fish hooks" or swirls. Try it; you will like it !!!! Frank