The Plywood Sanding Mistakes Nobody Talks About

Sanding plywood seems simple… until you accidentally burn straight through the veneer. In this video, I walk through how I sand plywood without ruining it, including the exact grit sequence I use, how much pressure to apply with a random orbital sander, and the simple pencil trick that helps prevent uneven sanding. Stick around to the end to see my secret way to get plywood silky smooth! We’ll cover: • How to sand plywood without burning through veneer • The biggest plywood sanding mistakes beginners make • Why starting with coarse grit can ruin plywood • Proper random orbital sander technique • How to sand plywood edges safely • The “water pop” trick for an ultra smooth finish I’m also building a simple plywood sofa table during the process, so you’ll see these techniques used on a real project, not just scrap pieces in a shop. If you’ve ever wondered why your plywood looks worse after sanding… or why finish suddenly reveals scratches you didn’t see before… hopefully this video helps. #woodworking #plywood #sandingtips #woodworkingtips