[Arran]

I would see if you can locate a tool called a cabinet scraper, you can make them as well but I would not try that. It's basically a piece of still with a square edge, that's used for touching up woodwork without sanding, but you can take flaky finishes off with them as well. I don't think that they are that expensive. You work by drawing, or pulling the blade towards you, not pushing, best to practice on some flat surface like the top, or sides. I'm sure that there are videos of people using them. If it doesn't work in some places you can always o back to chemical stripper.
Regards
Arran