Hello All,
First time post so take it easy on me. I like the information that I have read and look forward to your responses. Here’s the question:
I am a firefighter full time and own a small construction company on the side. In the winter, when things are slower I pick up some furniture refinishing. I have tried many different paint and stain strippers ( Prostrip II, Citristrip, etc. ) with mixed results. I am currently stripping and refinishing dining room chairs that have turned spindles. I was curious if there was a “hard hitting” stripper that would make the spindles easier to refinish.
I usually prefer just to sand the stained furniture ( like the aforementioned chairs ) and use a stripper and sand painted furniture. I have tried sanding wheels and even tried the Dremel tool again with mixed results. As with every small construction business time is important. The sooner the work is completed the sooner I get my payday. I never sacrifice quality for speed but I am still trying to find a happy medium. Any suggestions?
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Are you talking about paint or varnish. I have a good (but very messy) recipe for removing old varnish. Paint is different issue, others maybe able to offer some help for that.
I would, however, offer this suggestion: Whenever dealing directly with a hard-hitting stripper, keep plenty of ones handy and crease them log ways, so you don't have to get too close.
KC,
I would also post this question in the Knots forum...or do a search there and you might find what you're looking for.
You also might find this article of interest to you:
http://www.popularwoodworking.com/features/finish7.html
Could you just have the chairs dipped? Might have glue issues...but I'm not sure.
Good luck... I hope someone will be able to better help you.
-Chad
"stripper tips"???
I just write out a bunch of $1 checks before we go to the club.... easier than cash at tax time.
Oh...
wait...
We're not talking about the same strippers, are we?
My bad.
Welcome to the forum.
I'm with you on the stripper tips. I thought the same thing after the initial post.
I have thought about dipping the chairs. Although the chairs are pretty well constructed I don't want to risk having to reassemble them. I will try the knots forum as well. Thanks for the info...
I was wondering how many posts it would take until someone made a crack about "stripper tips." The Breaktime crew always comes trough!
Good old Stripeez or other powerful, toxic, flammable strippers will be more effective at removing old finish than Earth-friendly ones. Be careful indoors not to breathe too much of the fumes, watch out for open flames (pilot lights, etc.) and check to see if the stripper might discolor the wood.
Al Mollitor, Sharon MA
Stripper tips? I'm thinking pasties with those twirlers.