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Bamboo refinish
Posted by:
Kevin Bergeron
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Date: July 23, 2009 06:44PM
Hello gentlemen, can you tell me the best way to strip the old varnish off an old bamboo rod. Can I just sand it down and redo the varnish. Thanks Re: Bamboo refinish
Posted by:
William Bartlett
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Date: July 23, 2009 07:51PM
Citrus strip. Bill in WV Re: Bamboo refinish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
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Date: July 23, 2009 08:51PM
Never sand, Scrape or use a product such as that mentioned above. Scraping is the best and safest way I have found.
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Posted by:
Bob Balcombe
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Date: July 24, 2009 02:47AM
Hint when scrapping always keep the scrapper, (I use a dull utility knife blade) at 90 % to the rod never let it rock back an forth. This will cause the edges to round. also lightly scrap an try not to cut into the enamel Good Wraps Bob Re: Bamboo refinish
Posted by:
sam fox
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Date: July 24, 2009 07:10PM
You can buy citrus strip at Lowes or Home Depot. I follow directions and wipe it off after one hour with a paper towel and follow up with the green scrub pad. If neccessary go back again with another treatment, In doing it this way I have never had to scrape any except a few stubborn areas. However I will caution you when you are scubbing the blank be careful of splinters. Bamboo splinters can penetrate deeply. Re: Bamboo refinish
Posted by:
William (Bill) Jones
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Date: July 25, 2009 11:59AM
Tom, why not use a chemical stripper? Re: Bamboo refinish
Posted by:
Tom Kirkman
(Moderator)
Date: July 25, 2009 01:22PM
Some may undermine the adhesive used to glue the strips together. Not all, but some.
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Posted by:
William (Bill) Jones
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Date: July 25, 2009 04:00PM
Sound reasoning. Sorry, only registered users may post in this forum.
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