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9th Mar 2007, 6:05 pm | #21 |
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Re: Stripping a dark finish from wood
kalee - what an excellent, detailed post, thanks.That's enough to put me off decaf coffee....
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9th Mar 2007, 9:59 pm | #22 |
Dekatron
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Re: Stripping a dark finish from wood
Hi Kaylee
Similar to what used to be called 1.1.1 Trichloromethane?(or was it Ethane) which used to be the main ingredient in Tippex thinners. It too was a volatile solvent, and probably due to abuse( sniffing or some such nonscence) was banned by the "do gooders" some years ago. It was unsurpassed at removing filth from the works of tape recorders and such like. Better stop now as I am seriously off topic...
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10th Mar 2007, 9:44 am | #23 |
Hexode
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Re: Stripping a dark finish from wood
Further back caustic soda was mentioned as a stripper. It's still readily available as a drain cleaner. Very effective at removing grease and stripping paint, preferably used as a hot solution. BUT it's unpleasant to use and it will darken the wood permanently. This is why stripped pine is the colour it is. The effect on oak is even more marked - so if you want light oak, stick to solvent based strippers.
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