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Hi one and all,

I am currently renovating our open stairs in the cottage, in several places
namely around the bottom starting step carpet has been stuck with a VERY
strong glue, now having eventually removed the carpet, what is the best way
to remove the glue from the wood, it is still fairly "tacky" I'm guessing
that sanding will require the worlds supply of sandpaper, any other
suggestions? I'd like to return the wood to a finish that I can varnish.

Depending on the type of glue try a hot air stripper with a flat
scraper, some sort of solvent (white spirit, meths, acetone, lighter
fuel) or Nitromors.