I used Citristrip on a bunch of drawers about a week and a half ago.
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3po3 on Dec 03, 2011I helped my wife refinish a bookcase a while back. We cleaned off the citrus cleaner with mineral spirits, as recommended by the manufacturer. It worked great, but it did dry out the wood some, so be careful if it's a really valuable piece.Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Dec 04, 2011Thank you Steve. It is a very valuable piece. I will use mineral spirits then a pre-stain wood conditioner. I'm usually not nervous as mistakes can usually be remedied but as I said it is valuable.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Dec 04, 2011Donna...I've used a green "kitchen scrubbie" to help with getting some of the residuals off. The "sponge" part helps keep it moist while working. (I'm actually working on a 7 foot long Mahogany table this week in my shop...I did the first coat of citrus stripe yesterday) I use odorless thinner to clean up between applicationsHelpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Dec 04, 2011Thanks KMS - Post pics of your project. I'd love the inspiration.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Dec 05, 2011I'm back in the shop later today after I finish up here on hometalk....I need the run my heaters down there before I can even think about getting started...we had -8 last night and my basement shop is not on the rest of the homes heating system.Helpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Dec 05, 2011-8?? Good Lord.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Dec 05, 2011just came up from the shop...we are at -20.8...and it may get even colder tonight....time to bring in some more firewoodHelpful Reply
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Donna McCrummen on Dec 06, 2011Burrrrr - Where is Nederland? I lived in Colo Springs for 6 years I don't remember it being that cold.Helpful Reply
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KMS Woodworks on Dec 06, 2011We are 18 miles west of Boulder and about 3000 feet higherHelpful Reply
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