Scored some recycled mahogany today. There was over 70 bd. ft of it that I got for about $60. The pieces vary in size. The largest is over
8 feet with a width of about 8 inches, shortest, 3 feet by 6.5. All of it is 3/4 thick. The problem is that one face of all the pieces is covered in paint. While I will test for lead, what's the best approach, to safely remove the paint/stain?Plan to use wood for projects: boxes, small cabinets, etc.
I was thinking of just doing a chemical stripping, but someone told me, just use a belt sander. I also thought about using a planner. That stopped me because there could be nails and until I break the wood down into usable pieces, I could certainly nick a knife.
Anyone with similar experiences, willing to chime in on what they did Or just chime in anyway, this is the Internet.
MJ