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Best wood stripper? Meaning a product to remove varnish.. Not a wooden stripper

Posted on 9/7/16 at 3:31 pm
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
26995 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 3:31 pm
Got an antique piece of furniture. Grandparents old sideboard cabinet. Elbow grease can sand away a lot. But I want it done right. Especially the legs which have quite a bit of lathe work done.

A. What's the best product?

B. Ease of use and amount of fumes?

C. Would you guys use a product like this on old wood in the first place?

I am removing old abused stain that was put on probably 100 years ago. FYI
Posted by fr33manator
Baton Rouge
Member since Oct 2010
124209 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 3:33 pm to
I'd pine for a wooden stripper.
Posted by Btrtigerfan
Disgruntled employee
Member since Dec 2007
21455 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 3:38 pm to
Red devil lye mixed with cornstarch and a little water to form a paste will remove anything. You need to rinse it off with the hose. Gloves and eye protection are a must.
Posted by Boudreaux35
BR
Member since Sep 2007
21474 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 3:39 pm to
quote:

Not a wooden stripper


I laughed at that. Thanks!
Posted by pjab
Member since Mar 2016
5646 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 3:39 pm to
If it looks like the finish is bubbling, that's desired in old furniture.
Posted by SlideStop
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
80 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 4:07 pm to
I know a few furniture repair/restore guys. They use this instead of the weak "furniture grade" removers.



Fumes are bad, so outside only. Don't let it sit too long.
Posted by CaptainsWafer
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Member since Feb 2006
58341 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 4:09 pm to
Posted by Halftrack
The Wild Blue Yonder
Member since Apr 2015
2763 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 4:15 pm to
Is this related to the Miss Flora-Bama thread?
Posted by LSU alum wannabe
Katy, TX
Member since Jan 2004
26995 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:09 pm to
quote:

laughed at that. Thanks!



Here to help.
Posted by Bullfrog
Institutionalized but Unevaluated
Member since Jul 2010
56246 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:13 pm to
You probably want to find a furniture restorer with a tank to dip the piece.

Money spent doing that will save you hours.
Posted by BeerMoney
Baton Rouge
Member since Jul 2012
8375 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:23 pm to
That title bro! Up vote sir!
Posted by TigerHax
Red Stick
Member since Nov 2008
598 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:26 pm to
Dad's easy spray. Wear gloves and protective glasses. If it gets on your skin it burns like hell. Flush with water. After the Poly or varnish bubbles up, scrape it off with a scraper. You will also need to sand in tight places. You're welcome.
Posted by Spankum
Miss-sippi
Member since Jan 2007
56030 posts
Posted on 9/7/16 at 9:53 pm to
best title ever...
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