Gary Gilbert Posted July 26, 2014 Report Share Posted July 26, 2014 I scored a kitchen table and about 8 chairs for about $40. it good solid build but, it needs some repair work . The spindles on the chair legs are missing on some. they also rack around as if loose joints. I believe the table and chairs are oak. what would be a good way to strip them. never did this for wood . I have only worked with metal. I am also looking for a good source to find the spindles. I will post pictures when i find the cord to my camera . Any help or info would be great. ty Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted July 27, 2014 Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 I won't touch the refinishing question, but since you are familiar with metal work, why not make your own dowels? Make A Dowel Maker: http://youtu.be/dR9-gdNdZAA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted July 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2014 Cool TY very much for the video.. I like his video channel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted July 31, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2014 Sorry for the long delay in posting pictures.. I tried to up load to the site could not figure it out. So I just dropped it in my bucket. Far as I can tell I think this is all oak.. I would like to strip and refinish these. I do have some light repairs on the chairs.. so here is a link to my Bucket with the photos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 I guess no help then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boatworks Today Posted August 4, 2014 Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 With the amount of detail on the chairs, I think your best bet would be to use a chemical stripper and a stiff nylon brush (wear goggles and gloves when doing this). As far as the table; you could do the same then follow up with a scraper. A heat gun and scraper would also work very well on the table Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gary Gilbert Posted August 4, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 4, 2014 Thank you for the reply.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debra L. Bradshaw Posted September 2, 2014 Report Share Posted September 2, 2014 where are the replies? I was interested in reading them as well. Your pictures look like oak [pic. attached a pac man game though?] & I wouldn't try to strip it. I would try 1st to work with the existing finish and re-amalgamate it. but what do i know total newbie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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