Starting grit for sanding quality plywood in prep for staining?

[Michael Costa]

Hi guys.

I have cherry plywood and was curious to know the starting grit when sanding in preparation for staining.

[Mel Fulks]

All of the cabinet grade plywood I've seen had extremely thin veneer. Any sanding was was mainly to remove a smudge or
finger print. We carefully checked for damage before signing ticket since its quite expensive. Sanding was with 150 or 180 grit. Or something even finer.

[Justin Ludwig]

We sand all ply with 180g. I turn the speed of the Festool 150/5 to 3.

[Jim Becker]

We sand all ply with 180g. I turn the speed of the Festool 150/5 to 3.

Ditto for me...

[Michael Costa]

Thanks guys