I am approaching the end of a project and I'm not sure where to go next. I have hand planed the entire project and it looks great. Wiping it down with mineral spirits tells me that it is time for final assembly and then the finish. However, there are a couple of small trouble spots and I will need to either use a card scraper or sandpaper.
Can I sand only the small trouble spots, or do I have to sand the entire project to get a uniform look when I apply the finish?
I know that someone will quickly ask what finish I will use ... I don't know yet. I'm still wrestling with that question. It will not be anything glossy. I would love an oil type finish but I may need something with more protection.
Most likely, I will decide on the finish, then hand plane a test board and sand a small section of it to see what it looks like. But, I was hoping that someone would know off the top of their head and point me in the right direction.