On Wed, 16 Apr 2003 10:03:10 -0500 <tune4u@earthlink.net> writes: > 1920 Geo. Steck grand. Under the wrinkled varnish(?) the wood is > stained very dark, like a dark walnut. I used stripper on the music desk > pieces and found, to my consternation, that if I tried to scrub off stubborn > flecks with a rough sponge, I was taking off stain as well--leaving > lighter streaks. > > I panicked and just stopped. But that's silly, I've got to get back > at it. > > Should I just strip and sand and work with whatever I get, > restaining or > such? > > Thoughts? > > Alan Barnard > Stymied in Salem, MO Hi Alan - Stripper removes some color, scrubbing the surface clean removes some color, sanding removes some color. A good practice is to attempt to use the same pressure and procedure on all pieces, at all times, when stripping, scrubbing and/or sanding. This will go a long way towards yielding uniformity. The use of dyes, in place of stains, will also help even out color discrepancies once you begin the finishing process. Mark Potter bases-loaded@juno.com
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