Recent content by 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...

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

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

If you had told me the hardest part of restoring an Ercol table would be that 50% of the hinge screws had stripped and required hours of extracting, I'm not sure I would have believed you! Finally ready for the first strip.

Thanks everyone. I've since noticed that the piano hinges on the leafs are in pretty bad shape - lots of rust and corrosion, so I will likely replace these as well. Could end up being a big job!

Also, can anyway tell if this is Elm or Ash? I know Ercol used both woods in the 80's but I'm not sure what this would fall under.

Thanks Sandyn, very insightful! Seems like there is quite a heavy layer on the wood! I do have access to industrial strength stripper, so I might give it a go with that, then work back with a sander if need be. I agree that the legs could be problematic. I've got a shAVehook which might be...

Thanks Steve. I've watched that one a number of times and will likely follow the guidance. Although it seems that table was a lighter coloured original finish. I guess it depends on whether a stain was used on the Golden Dawn variation.

Hi all, first time post, so hello! I have an 1982 Ercol 377 table with a Golden Dawn finish that I was lucky to get for a very reasonable price at auction. I would like to strip and refinish the table, as the current finish is a little dark. I would look to strip, re-oil and wax but would...