"Mikepier" wrote in message
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I asked last week on how to strip my 6 panel oak front door. I found a
furniture restoration place about a mile away from me that can strip a
door down in one day. If I dropped it off in the morning, it would be
done in the afternoon. They charge $325.
Just to compare, I called around to a few places to price a new 6
panel oak slab, and they seem to range from $515-$550. Of course I
would have to drill the deadbolt and lock holes, plus mortise out the
hinges.and if necessary trim the door.
So I'm trying to think now is it worth the $325 to just get the
original door stripped.

What is included in the price other than stripping? Is the stripped
door prepared for refinishing - washed down, sanded, cleaned, etc.? As
others have stated, stripping all the finish out of the crevices requires
patience and effort. My guess is that the stripper you contacted has a
special tank for stripping doors so it takes little time compared to other
options.

Good Luck.