Problem

How to sand rounded edges without flattening them

Rounded edges become flat, sharp, or uneven after sanding.

Answer

Use light pressure and 180 or 220 grit. Let the paper follow the curve; do not force a hard block across the edge.

Why it happens
A hard sanding block or heavy pressure can cut the high point of a rounded profile too quickly.
Recommended grit
Use 180 or 220 for shaping touch-up, then 320 for smoother prep.
Wet or dry
Dry for wood and general prep.
Success check
The edge stays rounded and matches the surrounding scratch pattern.

What to do

  1. Use light pressure on the rounded edge.
  2. Let the paper follow the curve instead of forcing it flat.
  3. Use 180 or 220 to refine the edge.
  4. Finish with 320 if the surrounding surface is also fine-prepped.
Avoid: Do not press a hard block across a rounded edge.

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