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As Denver said sanding isn't a good idea. Some sets use what's called wafer veneer. It's very thin about 128 of an inch thick. You can sand though it in no time. Don't ask how I know. Also there is the photo finish. A large decal made to look like wood with inlays. Sand it or strip it and you done! If you take a close look at some sets that are being offered on ebay you'll notice that the from panel looks very plain and pale. That's what you 'll get after stripping a photo finish...

Terry

My '41 Phico had lots of water damage and deep gouges. Sanding was the only option.

I found a piece of contact paper that matched it pretty well.

Still there is a finish that is too "clear like" when I was done. I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to get that back. The cabinets seemed to have a kind of dull-looking grain. Sanding and varnish makes it look too "restored" looking. They used some kind of stain or something on the wood before the final coat that sort of dulled the wood kind of...