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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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...
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    Yes I picked up some industrial stripper. Recommend wearing full respirator and goggles as it’s pretty nasty stuff.
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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.
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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!
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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.
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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...
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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.
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    Removing Ercol 'Golden Dawn' finish

    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...
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