How to Restore Antique Furniture - Tools

Learn how to refinish furniture; includes tips on stripping old finishes, removing stains and water marks and surface preparation.

Tools and supplies:
      Drop cloth
      Goggles
      Disposable gloves
      Small paint pans
      Several paint brushes of different widths
      Putty knife
      Medium coarse steel wool
      Brass-bristled brush
      Several clean, soft cloths
      Sponge
      100-grit sandpaper
      150-grit sandpaper
      Tack cloth

Materials:
      Semi-paste wood stripper
     Lacquer thinner
     Oxalic acid
     Household bleach
     Gel stain
     Tung Oil

Note: This list is based on this specific project and situation. Please adjust these items and instructions to your particular needs.

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