#refinish

I have this old coffee table. It's a bit of a mess but I quite like it that way. Only problem is that it's a light wood and all other furniture in the room is dark wood. I think it's oak but not sure. Any recommendations on getting it dark without losing the character too much? I've had limited...

Hi, I have a "solid" oak table I'd like to strip and refinish. Table is from Furniture Village, a few years old and finished in the original lacquer finish. I say solid in inverted commas as the main structure is solid oak, then covered in oak veneers. I know that sanding alone will run a risk...