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The reason I prefer to sand is because you don't
really have a uniform finish after stripping and will require at least a light
"between coat" sanding before staining. This one step procedure was less
messy and actually took less time then stripping. Again, the lacquer they
used is so thin, it comes off easily however you do it. If I didn't have
an orbital sander and a wood shop, I would probably strip instead. I also
used a profile sander to get the corners of the rails and styles of the
cabinets. Either method is good and the result is that we all have nice
cabinets now.
On a side note, did anybody else notice they used
the wrong side of the veneer plywood during installation? My 68 has walnut
and they installed the good grade veneer side to the inside and the less
quality side to the outside. Course that was 1968 so I can only imagine
why!! Arrrr.
Randy
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