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Mahogany Chest
what’s the best way to ’strip’ stain off of mahogany wood???
I have this old dresser/chest that I want to refurbish, but I’ve never worked with mahognay…any suggestions???????????
If it’s real old it won’t work well with strippers. It will mostly need to be sanded down to the bare wood and you will need a power sander for most of it and at least two grades of sandpaper. One to get the finish off I would use about a 150-180 grit and one to smooth it back up for restaining about 220-240 grit. Careful though if it is veneer you could sand through it. If it’s solid don’t worry. Look the piece over for sanding marks left behind and sand them all out by going with the grain. Mahogany is mostly a red color but sometimes it is yellow. So when you stain it you might want to sap stain the parts that don’t match by applying a little red stain to the yellow wood and visa versa. Then stain all over.
Edit: When sanding the piece down make sure to go with the grain and apply even pressure for the best job. Don’t use an orbital sander unless you really know what you are doing because it will eat Mahogany up and leave sanding swirls in the wood.
The Construct of a Mahogany Chest
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Wallace Silverware/Flatware Chest, Holds Service for 16 $42.99 This attractive and functional wooden Silverware Chest accommodates a complete service for 16 including serving pieces. Featuring a rich dark mahogany finish with black lining, this handsome chest complements any decor. Gift Boxed, this chest is made by Wallace® Silversmiths, one of the worlds leading silverware manufacturers. Approximate dimensions are 9″ wide, 10 3/4″ deep, 3 1/4″ high. (Silver… |
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LARGE Fancy Tea Bag Chest Cabinet / Tea Bag Storage Box, Solid Wood, Mahogany Finish (TEA1-MA) $79.95 This solid wood Tea Chest Cabinet would be a great way to present or serve tea to your guests and customers. The surface has been repeatedly sand to achieve super fine and smoothness. Hinged door open from the front and flip backward. Brass metal handles on two side. Glass top to keep dust away. (12 Compartments for different kinds of tea) No assembly required. (Tea bags, Cups, Saucer NOT INCLUDED… |
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Reed & Barton Perspective Stainless Steel 65-Piece Flatware Set with Wooden Caddy, Service for 12 $127.49 As one of the leading silver companies in the United States, Reed & Barton produces a wide range of sterling silver, silver-plated, and stainless steel flatware and giftware products. In 1996, the company had the privilege of creating the gold, silver, and bronze medals for the Olympic Games in Atlanta, Georgia. Contemporary in feel, the continental-sized Perspective collection features a simple … |
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Radwin Petite Sink $2,590.00 A casual approach to decorating and design style can be sophisticated and well thought out such is the case with the Radwin Petite Sink Chest With an integrated sink and countertop and rich wood finish this is proof that laid back can be… |
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Ambella Home Trenton Grand Sink Cabinet 72 Inch $5,810.00 Trenton Grand Sink Cabinet by Ambella Home This Grand Sink Cabinet is finished in a rich mahogany with ash burl veneer Makes an impressive statement in any… |