Sanding sucks! But it’s essential for finishing a project that looks and feels great. If you get it wrong, a great piece can look like junk.
There are a lot of options in tools to help get the job done, from hand sanding with a cork block to belt sanders and detail sanders. You also have a lot of paper grits to consider, from 36 grit to well over 4000 (gotta love automotive finish papers!) All these options can get confusing.