Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

[--Tom--]

Yeah the screws are pretty soft, I found an old brace the best way of getting purchase on them.

Good luck with the stripping

 

[woobl]

Thanks. Pretty pleased with the leafs, although I might go over them again lightly to remove some sand paper marks I’ve seen after neutralising them

 

[Sandyn]

That looks beautiful. Very encouraging. I got some good paint stripper for mine. When I have time, I will start work on it.

 

[woobl]

That looks beautiful. Very encouraging. I got some good paint stripper for mine. When I have time, I will start work on it.

Yes I picked up some industrial stripper. Recommend wearing full respirator and goggles as it’s pretty nasty stuff.

 

[Sandyn]

Yes I picked up some industrial stripper.

What type?

 

[woobl]

Well, here's the finished table. I'm pretty happy overall considering it was my first attempt at stripping and re-finishing. Thanks for all the advice!

Used an Osmo natural raw oil and finished with the Gilboy's Beeswax which has given it a lovely sheen. Also replaced the piano hinges, although I'm not happy with the screw heads, so if anyone knows where I can get a 4x16mm screw with a small countertop head, that would be great - currently the heads are sticking out the countersink on the hinges which is a pain.