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I finally spent $300 on a high-end infrared paint stripper
Everyone says they're a game changer, but mine just scorched the veneer on a maple dresser. What's a better method for delicate pieces?
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davidkim8d ago
Remember my neighbor who tried to use a heat gun on his old radio cabinet. He ended up melting the glue and the whole laminate top bubbled up like bad wallpaper. Sometimes the old ways are the best for a reason. I'd listen to Blake about the chemical stripper, even if it's a slow, sticky job. That infrared heat is just too wild for thin veneer.
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nguyen.blake8d ago
What grit did you start with, @paulw53? For maple veneer, I'd go super gentle with a palm sander, maybe 180 grit first to see. A chemical stripper made for fine wood could work better than heat, you just have to be patient with the gooey mess.
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