Furniture, Wood and Cabinetry Finishing - Tired oak claw foot table

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ktdarlin
09-20-09, 10:26 AM
I have a tired oak claw foot dining table that the top needs to be refinished. The pedestal is fine. I want to know what I can use to remove the old finish without taking out the stain. I don't want to have to sand and stain the top. Any ideas?:coffee:

George
09-21-09, 05:39 AM
If the finish is original a 50-50 mix of lacquer thinner & denatured alcohol should readily remove the finish without removing the stain.

BTW - did you mean "Tiger" Oak?
ktdarlin
09-24-09, 05:21 AM
Thank you for your help. I meant it is a tired out oak table. I don't have the heart to paint it.