Re: Stripping some chairs.

Sep 03, 2003 1 Replies


After building our dining table out of mahogany last year, I was pleased


> with the finishing results. I filled the pores twice , then sprayed 8 coats
> of lacquer and rubbed out and waxed. It came out great. I decided that
> chairs would be too difficult. So I decided to purchase them. We found
> some beautiful mahogany chairs in an antique shop with pinned mortise and
> tenon joints. Not much carving on them. However, there are some scratches
> and I'm considering refinishing them. Does anyone have any suggestions on a
> stripper that does not have MC in it that works well? Thanks in advance. > John

Why not just repair the scratches? If you want the depth, shoot the entire chair after the repairs are made.


-- Jack Novak Buffalo, NY - USA

If the finish itself is in good condition and are the color you want, just rub them down with #0000 SW and lacquer thinner. Then shoot with a coat or two of lacquer .

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