sanding

[hayu]

WHAT GRIT SANDING PAPER SHOULD I SAND TO? THANKS

[BilltheDiver]

It depends on both the project and the finish.  Most people planning on using lacquer or shellac will sand to 150 grit.  Oils etc. are often sanded to 220 or even higher.

[Rapid Roger]

It depends on what you are sanding.
If you need to remove material (straight line isn't straight or curve isn't smooth) I use 80 or even 60 grit to speed things up.
If you are sanding just prior to finishing, 120 0r 220 usually works well.
If you are polishing a finish to get a deeper, glossier look, I use brown paper sack and then maybe a coat of paste wax (and rub it hard) to make it silky smooth to the touch.
It all counts as "sanding" to me.

Rog