6 mill Inland

[Danj03]

I have a Inland that I believe to be correct as manufactured, problem is previous owner decided to varnish it. Should I strip it or do what with it.

[van2smith]

Use varnish remover and strip it. If it looks too light in color after use brown leather dye not stain, that will give it a beautiful dark been there look without having to use boiled linseed oil like they did in the day and waiting 60 years to turn dark again. Give it a try, it will look great.

[phil441]

Dan, the main thing is to strip it without sanding.
As Van said, Varnish remover might work OK, but you might have to try other options also.
The finish might be Tru-Oil which was all too popular in the 50's and 60's.
Don't get in a hurry. Did I mention "no sanding?"
Wish I could give you a "do this" answer, but you gotta figure out what you've got to deal with there. Most any of the finish removers or strippers will work. You might have to try several. Just don't get in a hurry. Think about the final finish/color later.
Did I mention "no sanding?"

Keep us up to date on your progress.

[Johnny P]

I have had good luck with lacquer thinner in stripping old coats of finish. It is not a real aggressive stripper, and if the stock has the original color under the varnish it will leave it intact if you work carefully.

[Danj03]

Is any product a do not use because of cartouche marks?

[Sabre223]

Minwax Antique Wood re-finish solution. Sold at Lowes or Home Depot. Very strong odor. Will work wonders. Then you'll have to follow it up with any of the recommended stock finishes here (pure tung oil, BLO, waxes, etc.).

It wont hurt your carts, just dont let it sit soppy wet on the cart for long periods.

[Danj03]

Ok, varnish gone now I need to get rid of some glue from the 60's-70's that he used to hold a block in the sling well. I have tried all the stuff I have with no results any ideas?

[Dan Shapiro]

Put it in a freezer overnight. Put a block of wood on the stock to protect it. Hit that block of wood with another. Hopefully the shock will cause the glued pieces to separate.

[Danj03]

I got the wood out I need to clean the glue out.

[Tired Retired]

Start with Denatured Alcohol. It will not hurt the wood of the stock. It may or may not cut the glue (depending on what it is), but its what I would try first to make sure I didnt damage the stock.