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4. Scoop off the finish using a putty knife with a dull edge and rounded corners.
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5. Wood shavings help scrub sludge from turnings and carvings. Other useful tools include string for getting into cracks and turnings, plastic scrub brushes and pointed dowels for tight corners. The bag and newspaper act as a dropcloth and cleanup aid.
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6. The wood is washed clean with the recommended solvent to remove any bits of paint and any remaining stripper. I suggest a final wash of one cup of ammonia in a quart of water, then an overnight drying.
