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Is it okay to use a sander to smooth a rough piece of wood?
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It depends on the type of wood and the desired finish. If you are working with a softer, more porous wood such as pine or cherry, sanding can be used to create a smoother surface for finishing. However, if you are working with a harder, denser wood like oak or mahogany, sanding may cause too much damage to the wood’s grain pattern and should not be attempted.