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I'd like to refinish the table top of an Eames Desk that is in a pretty bad shape in one spot. I was wondering what the best steps would be to remove the old finish? What finish would work best to bring it back to its original look? I'm concerned that sanding down the top might be problematic...

Light colored kitchen table has a circular dark area approx 8" across caused by direct heat (pan). By the feel of it, some of the finish was burned off-not as glossy there anymore. I've done only a bit of woodworking/finishing, treat me as a beginner: Is this something that could be sanded and...

Hello! I am new here, so apologies for if this has been covered previously/I post in the wrong spot/etc… I am fairly new to serious woodworking (though I did many small projects with my dad growing up), and love the planning/build, can live with the sanding, and dread the finishing… mostly...

Hi all, I am new here, trying to help hubby who is having great difficulties with refinishing a MCM rosewood table. He has completed hundreds of refinishing projects quite successfully, never rosewood though. To cut a very long story short, he now has 2 - 3 layers of shellac on the table, plus a...

Last week, I bought an old piece of furniture. Seller claimed it was over 100 years old. Truth be told, I didn't really care. It was solidly built, and in reasonably good shape. With a little TLC, I thought it could be quite nice. This past weekend, I did some restoration. Frame is solid...

I built several tables for a local coffee shop a couple years ago. The owner of the shop recently contacted me and asked if I could add another coat of finish. I assume the tables are showing some wear and she wants them looking new again. I originally sprayed four coats of General Finishes...

I have a small antique business and often must refinish pieces. I am self taught and have gotten pretty good over the years repairing small veneer chips and removing scratches and fading from vintage furniture. My current problem is a rosewood desk that has an unknown stain I have not been able...

Hi All- I'm in the process of refinishing a door with a lovely stained glass insert that I bought in the New England area on facebook marketplace. The seller was under the impression that the door was as old as the house-that is mid-1800s-but who can be certain. I've mostly finished with...

I need to refinish an oak bowl that is coated in polyurethane. I tested a spare piece of oak with Citristrip, but it discolored the oak, darkening it with a dull brown-gray shade. Can anyone recommend a stripper that won't effect the oak's color or am I just stuck sanding the poly off? Thanks, -Matt

I don't have much experience with wood working but decided to refinishing some wood furniture with paint and polyacrylic. I completed at least 3 coats of polyacrylic left it to dry for nearly a week but it has now immediately been marked by the first things I have put on it. A cork coaster with...

I have an Ipe porch that is in desperate need of sealing/refinishing … I have no idea what the best products are, so I could really use some advice from someone who has experience/knowledge in this area. What is a good product to use… that will both provide the best protection, as well as the...

Refinishing exterior doors Ever since I completed a few ww projects for my church I have become the go-to guy on anything wood, not that I mind. But I've started a project and need some help from the experienced group of LJ buddies. I have stripped and restained a set of large oak doors...

Starting with the old crib This is my first serious project and is actually what got me into woodworking. I always liked building and creating, but didnt have the tools to really do anything. When my wife got pregnant with our first kid, my parents gave me the childhood bedroom set that I had...

Beginning this Blog I recently was referred to this site by Steve Good, who has a wonderful, comprehensive scroll saw forum and blog page. Although I have been doing woodworking for almost fifteen years, I have finally reached a point in my life where I am able to make it the main focus of my...

Surface Preparation Ah… finally some woodworking at last. I don't really have any time or the mind space lately to focus on construction and creation much, and it felt like I was just collecting tools as of late. All with the preparation of 'one day' to be able to get to things. As it...

Some early pictures The title is a little misleading. The bed is actually refinished. This was a project 2 years in the making. A neighbor grew tired of her grandmothers bed set sitting on her back porch and offered it to me two summers ago. Her idea was I would refinish it for my then 13...

Disassembling The Desk .

Neighbor's Coffee Table Martin called me. He is my neighbor. He asked how do you remove white rings on a coffee table. I said that I know white rings are easier to remove than dark or black rings. Let me look it up and I will send you a text with the answer. I found a YouTube video posted...

I may have bit off more than I can chew Disclaimer: Please be aware that just because I have documented this journey does not mean that I have a clue about what I'm doing. Note: The chair is now finished but I decided to document my journey in a blog rather than posting all these photos with...

A Beautiful Floor !! I want to show everybody how proud I am of the accomplishments of one of my Sons'. He works for a floor installer, & finishing company. He's there sanding specialist. Especially when it comes to the meticulous areas around stairways, balusters, & radiators. It takes a...