John:
Acetone is the go to stripper and works very well. Don't use plastic containers and try to have some ventilation. let them soak in it. Fair warning it will likely remove any glue.
My understanding is the original finish would be a lacquer and quite glossy. A semi-gloss polyurethane works nicely to replicate the original with light coats and fine sanding in between. I try to avoid the heavy plastic look even if some stocks had such a look. Attached are a couple examples of ones I have done recently.
Last edited by Vtgw938; 04-15-2024 at 10:36 PM.
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