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Right, an update. I have used a mild abrasive paste (used for cleaning granite Worktops and the like) along with a sponge to try and lift some of the remaining black 'stain' A quick rub on the sides and then the top surface resulted in a reasonable amount of the residue being removed without...

OK - have sanded the underside of the lid (which was turquoise....) to see what it would come up like. Damage is minimal and wood colour is what I was hoping to achieve. And yes, I do intend to strip the whole of the outside!

Thanks for the input so so far. I fact, I had a suspicion that the visible staining was going to remain a permanent feature after my efforts with the other solvents I mentioned........ Concerning Oxalic acid, is this the same as 'deck cleaner' as found in B&Q and the like? Is there a particular...

Hi everyone, I'm new to the forum, so please excuse me if this problem has been covered previously. I have just started to restore an old carpenters tool chest, which is made from pine and has hardwood edging around the lid. Having just stripped the lid so far of its thick black paint, using...