Sanding Burl

[DJ2759]

I'm working with black ash burl, I've worked with other burls and have see the same thing while sanding. After sanding with the lathe running, I turn off the lathe and sand with the grain but that seems to create more scratches afterwards. Should I not sand after turning the lathe off? Is this common with all burls?
Thanks
Dale J.

 

[TowMater]

I'm working on finishing up a Honduras Rosewood Burl Statesmen right now and I turned it close then sanded to final dimension. In applying the first 6 coats of thin CA I didn't notice any scratch issues and I seem to be following the same sanding schedule you are......

 

[stevers]

Not sure it means anything, but I find my problem with burls is the fact that there can be diff consistencies of wood in one blank. Some may be softer than others. This can be a problem when applying CA and sanding. The CA will sand away more easily in some areas than others. Not sure if this is related, but I haven't posted in a while and had to say something before I went into withdrawals.[][]

 

[fiferb]

Are you pushing harder or too hard when sanding with the grain?

 

[Dario]

Please list the sandpaper grits you are using and the brand.

If you use the grades properly, it shouldn't matter whether you are sanding burl, regular wood or synthetics.

Softer wood does get "gouged" deeper than harder ones though.

 

[VisExp]

On straight grained woods I sand along the length of the blank with the lathe off after sanding with the lathe on. This is "sanding with the grain". On some burls I don't sand with the lathe off because the grain is all over the map. I do make sure I clean the blank with a soft paper towel between each grit.