Using a random-orbit sander
With its compact and pliable sanding pad, the random-orbit sander is ideal for sanding contours such as a cabriole leg. Clamp down the workpiece and fasten a sanding disk to the sander’s pad. With the tool clear of the stock, switch it on and lower the pad onto the surface. Applying moderate pressure, work along the length of the workpiece in back-and-forth passes until the surface is smooth. Reposition the piece in the clamp as necessary to smooth adjacent surfaces.
Hand sanding
Smoothing contoured surfaces using only sandpaper risks creating blemishes on the wood or flattening out the curves with excessive pressure. For a shop-made sanding pad that can follow contours without over-sanding, wrap a sheet of sandpaper around a thick sponge that you can comfortably grip. Hold the paper around the sponge and sand along the length of the surface with firm pressure.
Using a sanding block
Secure the workpiece and attach a piece of sandpaper to a commercial contour sanding block. On the type shown, the ends of the paper are pinched together and held in a slot on the narrow side of the block. For most contours, sand with the circular side of the block against the wood. For crevices and other tight spots, wrap a sheet of sandpaper around the block, hold it in place and sand with the narrow side.
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