Depends on your experience, condition of the actual finish on the piece and
your level of patience. If you are looking at a full strip and refinsh it
will requires some time, but results can be very rewarding. Many of the
folks that hang around here are predisposed to doing this kind of work
themselves. There are several good books on furniture refinishing and
restoration. Check the library or book stores.

IMHO if it comes down to a strip-job, forget about the "friendly" strippers
and go for a good, strong product. It will save you hours of work.
However, DO READ THE CONTAINER CAUTIONS AND FOLLOW THEM. Not only can these
products cause skin discomfort they can damage eyes and they are fumey.

RonB


"sandy" wrote in message
...

I have a 51 year old seaform mahogany cedar chest which badly needs
refinishing. The wood is scarred and it's just a mess. Does anyone
have any suggestions on how to proceed or should I just throw in the
towel and call a professional? Thanks for any help




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sandy