Thread: Old chest of drawers

G'day from the Uk.

I've lurked long enough and there doesn't seem to be a forum to match this one anywhere else.

Already enjoyed reading about some of the projects people have done, I've no experience and its all interesting stuff to me. Have invested in an orbital sander after seeing them mentioned so much (are they given out free at birth over there? everyone seems to have one).

I'm working on an old chest of drawers, presuming they're pine, nitromors, sandpaper and the orbital have got me so far just not sure how to approach finishing them and looking for a little advice. There are a few white patches still visible, paint or old filler I think, just wondering if staining the wood would be the way to tackle them rather than digging holes to get an even finish. My other query is whether I should wax, oil or varnish the exterior, I've rubbed a little boiled linseed oil on the side of one of the drawers and its come up quite well, planning to use it on all the interior surfaces. Thanks for your time, regards Liam.