Sideboard rescue

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Hi,
this is one of my next projects and I'm looking for guidance. I'm thinking of a light sand using Festool rotary sander 150/5 on the top only then matching stain followed by Feast and Watson Wipe On Poly all over (handles removed of course).
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[Wimmera Jack]

You will probably find the stains on the top will cause you some grief.
Best of luck.

John

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[Tony ray]

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I refurbed one for a entertainment unit. Came up a treat. The old veneer is thicker than modern stuff so you might be able to sand out the water rings.
I frenched polished mine after sanding it wright back starting with 120g. Good luck.

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That is spectacular.
I have stained and it comes up nicely :)

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Finally some stain and less visibility on the water marks
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What did you do to get such shine?

[Tony ray]

Wet sanding from 600g to 2500g then some micro mesh to 12000g then buffing. yeah a bit of work involved.

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Front and side sanded to surprise me with the condition .420710420711420712420713420714

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Finally stained chocolate walnut
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