Before the stripping process, always do a sample area to find out how large an area you can handle at a time.
     Never rush the stripping process, but at the same time, don't wait too long - 15 to 20 minutes usually is sufficient. Use a scraper to remove finish on large flat areas, and follow that with #2 steel wool. Use a 3-in-1 stripping tool for ornate areas, turned legs, etc. to remove as much finish as possible, and again follow with #2 steel wool.
     For any areas that don't appear to be completely stripped, go back over them immediately.

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