re: Antique Buffet

I had to take out some gouges. But I'll probably dissolve the finish if I do a piece like this again. Then I'll grind. The veneer on this was pretty thick, but I went through in a little spot. It stained OK, and I'll just call it "old". I really hope I'm not allergic to oak, I just dropped a whole bunch of money on some to replace that top if it didn't come out satisfactorily. I'd have to use acetone; it's tough to find lacquer thinner in my area.