Compass Table

Step 5 Sand and finish

Once the glue dried I used a random orbital sander with some 220 grit paper to smooth everything out and take off any rough edges.

Then, I brushed two coats of polycrylic, a Minwax brand water based clear wood finish, that's a whole lot easier to clean up and is more forgiving than Polyurethane onto the table top. 

I sanded lightly with 220 grit paper in between the two coats for a nice smooth finish.