/diy/ - Do It Yourself

Oh christ, this is going to be a lot of sandpaper.

Corner showing (maybe faulty?) bracer work

Closeup (ish) of the desktop. Had to tear off a newer looking veneer that was improperly glued.

I bought an old desk at Goodwill today. It's solid wood, and ancient by the looks of the latch drawers, just what I'm looking to refurbish.

Catch is, of course, that it's in shitty, shitty shape. Joints are coming apart, it wobbles, and the finish is practically melting off. Still, not bad for $20.

Posting pics now, in the next few days I'll post progress on strengthening the construction but I have no idea how to re-stain it.

I sand it first, right? Or use a paint thinner, sand, stain, sand, varnish? Any tips or pointers would be appreciated!

Will post progress as it goes/if it is successful/assuming I don't burn it down out of frustration.

Thanks!