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    Jul 8, 2007, 06:43 AM
    Styrofoam product to remove varnish
    I had 2 black styrofoam bricks that work terrific for removing varnish from furniture the trouble is that in the process of removing the varnish the bricks wear down quickly. They were given to me to use for this but the man that gave them to me died and now I can't find them anywhere.
    Does anyone know of the manufacture of these great removal bricks, or know where I can get them. In the Florida Area
    Posted 7/8/07
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    Jul 9, 2007, 08:45 PM
    I'm not clear as to what you mean by the styrofoam bricks. Is this some way of sanding the finish off furniture? If it is, then there are much easier, although messy ways to do this that won't take as much effort or time as sanding.

    Please explain how the process works for removing the varnish with the bricks. Thank you.
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    Jul 10, 2007, 12:12 PM
    The styrofoam brick act as sanding blocks only better as after each swipe of the region it contours to the shape of the item needing stripping. The wonder is that what would take 30 minutes with sand paper was done in 1 minute using this block. I still trying to locate a source or name for this product
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    Jul 11, 2007, 03:14 AM
    I would think that using a liquid semi-paste or paste remover of some kind would give you a better removal of the varnish and make for much less effort and labor on your part because of having to do sanding. Sanding blocks or bricks as you like to call them that contour to the shape of the surface are available at most major hardware type stores if you live in the U.S. Home Depot, Menards, Lowe's, etc.

    I would think that the abrasive on the brick would get clogged with the debris of the finish after only a short while. And, I can see why they would wear down quickly.

    But, if this is how you choose to remove the finish, then that is your choice. I have been in the furniture refinishing business for almost thirty years.
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    Jul 11, 2007, 05:01 AM
    I appricate your input but that is why these bricks are so great the styrofoam won't clog the pores are to big, there is no chemical mess only the debris of the bricks as they disenigrate, the only mess to clean up is with a shop vacumn.
    As I have been to all the above hardware shops in the area looking for these and still cannot find one I decided to post to see if anyone knows of the manufactures or where they can be purchased...

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