[Jukebox-list] Re: 40's Cabinet Restoration

[Chris K. Tanner]

Forget the solvents and paint removers.
It takes a little skill but the best way that I have found to remove the old 
varnish and lacquer is to scrape it of. This way you are not introducing any 
new substance that may be absorbed into the veneer. Abrasive papers tend 
just to clog up with the removed varnish and you are forever changing 
papers.  You must try your technique on something similar but once you get 
the hang of it, it becomes quite enjoyable. A sharp edge to your scraper is 
not necessary. have a close look at a wallpaper scraper and you will find 
that the edge is a square profile. You can use an old wood chisel which has 
been ground square at the end, something about 3/4" wide.
The technique is to hold the chisel / scraper at 90 degrees to the wood 
surface and drag the tip across the varnish. It should come off in flakes or 
as a powder leaving the cleane wood surface underneath.
Caution must be taken so as not to cut into the wood, this is where the 
technique must be practised.
Fine sandpaper will give a good  surface in preparation for re-finishing. 
That is your choice.
I have successfully applied this method to 3 W1015's and an 1100.
Hope this helpd.
Chris T.
----- Original Message ----- 
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Sent: Sunday, September 02, 2007 8:49 PM
Subject: [Jukebox-list] Re: 40's Cabinet Restoration


> It is a Wurlitzer 800. The process you use on the 1015 should be similar.
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