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How do I remove old farnish from cedar chest and refinish it
There are whole books written on this subject.
The major steps are: – Stripping with a chemical stripper – Drying – Sanding / repairs – Staining / coloring – Finishing
I suggest buying or getting this book from your local library: http://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Wood-Finishing-Select-Finish/dp/0762106212/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1256086009&sr=8-1