38-116 off Craigslist

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06-07-2015, 08:41 PM

I have given this thing "the treatment" and cleaned it all off and tried a technique recommended by another to use Minwax oil stain and wipe off immediately then buff. Looks a little better after that. I am undecided however whether to leave this in original finish or refinish. My skill level is average. Opinions please. I have thought about sanding the sides and re-lacquer them, then see how it turns out and decide from there.
Front doesn't look too bad.
[Image: http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t679...kykre0.jpg]

Bad spot on top with loss of lacquer
[Image: http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t679...vjetuh.jpg]
Left side
[Image: http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t679...9ezdfk.jpg]

The sides each are pretty rough with a lot of lacquer loss
[Image: http://i1319.photobucket.com/albums/t679...p8htm3.jpg]

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