Little by Little

I'm feeling encouraged enough to tackle the sanding now. The paint is off the flat surfaces at least, although there are still some varnish stains. I've wiped it clean with a damp rag soaked in bleached water, and I think the sander will take care of the rest. It looks pretty good if you don't probe into every little corner.
 

There are a couple of places where wood needs to be repaired, on the feet, the front, and on the top of one drawer. Turtle bought some wood filler that is supposed to hold stain. In my experience, it will stain a different color than the rest, but we are going to try it.

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