Restoring a 1946 Lane Cedar Chest This stunning Lane cedar hope chest from 1946 with a waterfall front, came to me as a custom project, and it had clearly seen better days. Time and wear had taken their toll, but its bones were solid and its potential undeniable. I approached this piece with care, starting by gently removing the old finish using a carbide scraper—one careful pass at a time. After that, a wash with lacquer thinner helped lift what remained before I moved into sanding. Once the su