I've got an pre-anniversary 3 1/4 x 4 1/4 speed graphic with really bad leather on the body. I think I'm going to take off the leather and refinish the wood... once I take the old leather off, what's the best way to get the old glue off? Sandpaper, water, alcohol, some other solvent?

Thanks,
phil

In order of ease to use and results,
1). Mosenbocker's LIFT OFF 2
2). Goop (hard to wash off residue,ie other glues won't stick)
3). Goof Off (requires a LOT of ventilation)

Parney--Best to use paint scaper--after leather is removed--if you are going to re-finish the wood, be carefull not to gouge any holes in the wood, then sand to a smooth finish! I use a clear satin polyurethane--best not to stain the wood,
I find the natural mahogany color to be the prettiest, and the color is more even! I remove all the brass fittings, and polish the exposed parts with rubbing compound (lap wheel)then a brass polish, re-install the fittings, and brush or spray paint the finish, spraying gives a smoother coat, but also a lot of masking involved! (I put the poly on the brass too) Makes a very tough finish! Bert