"Nate Nagel" wrote in message
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...that is, I started an "easy" project and it ended up being way more
work than I anticipated.

Picked up a 1950's vintage (I'm guessing, from the style of the drawer
pulls and the gauge of the metal) Steelcase filing cabinet
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Anyone see an easier way, short of continuing on as I am, and/or buying
an air compressor and a D/A? I'm guessing "no" but I figured I'd ask.

nate


You're on your way to having a really nice cabinet, nate. With a nice,
sprayed on primer, wet sanding and a spray finish it will look like new.