Hand sand between coats. I use 220 grit and move to a higher # for
the next sanding. The purpose is to remove any bumps and to provide a
little "bite" for the next coat of poly. Two or 3 coats is about
right. Follow the manufacturer's suggestions.

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 05:36:30 GMT, wrote:

Ok this is my first furniture piece so forgive my ignorance. I made
a kitchen island out of cherry and finished it with Olympic oil
based "Natural" stain (pretty much a clear stain)and then put on my
first coat of polyurethane. I am going to let that dry overnite, but
I hear several instructions on "sanding between coats". Does this
mean sanding with an orbital sander with what grit paper? something
like 600 grit? Also how many coats of polyurethane should I use?
thanks!!