09-01-2014, 06:43 PM
I use pure gum spirits of turpentine on 0000 steel wool, working lightly and slowly in little circles to remove the "dead finish." It works well, and only takes off the old wax and oxidized varnish. Be sure to work the cracks and crevices in the woodwork design, but be careful. And let it dry at least a few days before putting on any further finish.
