It's hardwood ply so can look ok, but personally I'd paint it. If I was doing an oiled finished I would sand it all before assembly.
and it should be safe to sand?
Safe? Yeah of course, just wear a mask.
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It's hardwood ply so can look ok, but personally I'd paint it. If I was doing an oiled finished I would sand it all before assembly.