Thread: Stain on 50yo Jarrah Table

I would be very careful with a belt sander,quite often unless you are very careful belt sanders have a mind to gouge a bit when you stop and start them this is not seen until you put the finish on, IMO you would get a better finish using a orbital sander ending up with 240 grit.
After that danish oil would bring out the grain and patterns really nice

Thanks for the tip NRB, I didn't realise this.

To try and remove the stain I would use Turps. Let it soak and rub it in a bit for awhile so it can pull it out then wipe off and let dry.

As Nrb has said don't use a belt sander as they heel an toe into the timber. You might not think its happening but it is and you usually don't see it until the first coat is applied.

Do you intend to rejuvinate the whole table... big job.

As for the final protective finish (after whatever polish you use) I would have a sheet of glass cut to suit, it'll cost a bob or two but well worth it in the end.

We are trying to do up the table so will give turps a go and fingers crossed ) That glass idea sounds good too. Thanks so much.

What type of final finish were you planning to use?
That stain looks like an oil-stain, so if you're using an oil finish whatever remains of the stain might well disappear by itself, or at least become far less noticeable.
(I'd still try rod1949's suggestion of turps first, though, to remove as much as possible.)

This might help, too. (I haven't read through it all yet.): - http://answers.google.com/answers/th...id/155482.html