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The3rd Earl Of Derby wrote:
The present one wants it back to natural, but even after sanding
there are traces of the original stain - and the intricate mouldings
make sanding difficult without damage. Any tips?

Hah! you've taken on a job you wished you hadn't now. :-(

I'm not doing it - he is. I was just hoping to pass on some tips as he's a
bit of a DIY newbie.

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*Heart attacks... God's revenge for eating his animal friends

Dave Plowman London SW
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