On Sat, 6 Aug 2005 03:04:16 -0400, wrote:

i wasnt sure where to ask this question, so if this is the wrong group i
apologize in advance.

i have a 4 drawer dresser chest....and it has at least 2 layers of paint
on it.

my question is, what is the best way to remove the paint....
would using a random orbital sander be best?

or some type of paint on stripper? if so what kind?

i live in an apartment so i would have to do this outside and dont want
to risk killing the grass with some type of stripper. but also i dont
want to use a sander if it wont work

thanks in advance everyone

I've used Forbys paint stripper. Most strippers put out bad fumes so
you need to work in areas with plenty of ventilation. Lay on the
stripper and cover with a Saran wrap. Allow this to work for an hour,
then scrap it off into a can. Do one section at a time. You will
need rubber gloves, putty knife, coffee can, newspaper, plastic wrap,
and plenty of patience. The "Safer strippers" don't work as well as
the caustic ones.