01-08-2016, 01:38 PM
I occasionally purchase some reclaimed wood. Recently Bubinga and Redwood.
I have a power planer (lunch box) and I also use hand tools.
My question is what is the best way to remove the finish other than stripping it off.
Has anyone used their planer. Does it wear out the blades quickly. I have a metal detector.
Would it be better to rough it off with a hand plane first and then the surface planer?
The bubinga looks to have a sprayed lacquer..maybe water based. The redwood was siding and so it may be oil based or latex.
The wood is in great shape. No rot or dirt.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark
I have a power planer (lunch box) and I also use hand tools.
My question is what is the best way to remove the finish other than stripping it off.
Has anyone used their planer. Does it wear out the blades quickly. I have a metal detector.
Would it be better to rough it off with a hand plane first and then the surface planer?
The bubinga looks to have a sprayed lacquer..maybe water based. The redwood was siding and so it may be oil based or latex.
The wood is in great shape. No rot or dirt.
Thoughts?
Thanks,
Mark