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I'm restoring a silky oak glory box-which is kind of like a trunk, but with silky oak ply walls and a solid frame. The box has a finish I've seen on other pieces of silky oak furniture-quite dark and difficult to remove. I'm wondering if it's best to try and remove the finish (if so, what sort of product should I use-I'm wary of doing too much sanding) or should I just revive the finish (if so, what should I use?)???
Silky Oak "glory box" restoration 
) you could try just a good rub over with Pale boiled linseed oil.
