Quiz: How can you tell when to switch from a coarse grit to a fine February 11, 2025 by Sander Johnson How can you tell when to switch from a coarse grit to a finer grit during sanding? Discover more about Sanders and Sanding at our home page. A) When the surface feels completely smooth B) When the surface is free of any previous finish C) When you have sanded for a certain amount of time D) When the dust from sanding is the same color as the wood Submit Answer