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From: reza@ihuxb.UUCP
Newsgroups: net.rec.wood
Subject: Refinishing an old dining set
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Date: Tue, 13-Dec-83 15:19:37 EST
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Posted: Tue Dec 13 15:19:37 1983
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   My wife and I found a used dining room set for $100.  There is a
table that can seat up to 10-12 after adding the leaves, and 10
chairs.  The set is made of solid mahogany and is about 50 years old.
The table needs some refinishing.  You ask what about the chairs?
Well, the chairs are painted white!  Other than these and some minor
scratches the set is in good shape.

   Is it worth the $100?  Somebody told me that 50 years is
considered too old for useful wood furniture and too young for
antique, and advised against buying (can you tell how much I know about
wood?!).

   Is it practical to strip the paint off the chairs?  How about
stripping joints?  I would appreciate it if people who have done
similar refinishing projects let me know how much it cost them in
terms of time and money.

H. Reza Taheri
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