"Kate" wrote

Before staining or sanding get a can of paint stripper and strip it first.
Then wash it with a scotch brite and lacquer thinner with just a dollop of
paint thinner mixed in to slow the drying time.
Wear gloves, stripper will burn your hands.

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You really know your stuff. Any advice on stripping an
oak table with what I believe is polyurethane finish? I have a
heat gun and was wondering if that would be the way to go.

nancy