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Today I am bleaching the entire cabinet. I have some blotchy areas. I use oxalic acid to do this. This is different than using a 2 part wood bleach.

Oxalic acid removes dark water rings and mineral stains with it changing the wood’s natural color.

A 2 part wood bleach is used to chemically strip out the natural wood pigments and tannins for a dramatic blonde or white washed look.

I’m not going for that look. I just want to even out the wood tone.

It can raise the grain because the crystals are mixed with water, so I usually apply it before I sand.

Sanding is next!

Follow along as I take you step by step. You can find the previous episodes on my feed.

Follow along as I refinish this Ronson Art Deco bar cabinet. I bought it for $200. It’s in overall fairly decent condition for its age.

My biggest problem is the dual lid stay is broken. 😞 I’ve been researching a replacement but can’t find anything yet. Suggestions?

My first step will be to strip it.