What's the best and economical way to strip paint from wood?

I found a used catty-cornered hutch. I need to strip it, replace the hinges and knobs. What is a good,cheap way, of accomplishing this task? Thanks for all you help :)What's the best and economical way to strip paint from wood?
they have a wood stripper at home depot that works well all you do is spray it on and let it sit for a few minutes and wipe and scrape it off with not much effort It is cheap and works really good on the hard to reach areas it is called Dads easy spray paint and varnish removerWhat's the best and economical way to strip paint from wood?
Would consider the new heavy paste strippers.


It is a job but overall less messy than liquids or gels.


Can use a liquid for cleanup.


Avoid metal tools ,


Cheap disposable plastic putty knives to lift the paint off %26amp; old toothbrishes , toothpicks fine steel wool %26amp; rags for cleanup.


The idea is to get the paint residue off %26amp; not rub it in .


Avoid sanding if possible.


Would rub w/ fine bronze wool %26amp; crumpled paper bags instead to knock down any fuzz %26amp; if the grain ';popped'; at all a very light fine sanding.


Consider just cleaning up the old hardware if solid unplated metal.


Had a shop %26amp; to ';hand'; strip a painted hutch ( back then) would have cost about $100 ready for finishing.


Would have used the paste strippers ( less mess %26amp; cleanup) if they were available then.


Est about $30 %26amp; your time just to strip it down.


Best regards
stripping is work. Remove the metal. It all depends on the amount of corners and intricacy of the woodwork. If it is intricately carved, then it is paint stripper (instead of a belt sander) Circa brand is one I would go with. It is like water, but boy does it work. (that is provided that the paint is oil based) If it is latex, strippers don't work as effectively...as the paint will seem as hard with the stripper on as it did without the stripper.


And, it is a multiple application and scrape job. Depending on how many layers of paint and the amount of soaking the paint does. Do this outside on newspaper in the shade. And have plenty of scraping tools eg; putty knives, butter knives, metal nut picks(depending on the surface). I have had to clean 100 years of paint of clay-straw scroll work(which was a substitute for plaster of paris I guess) on top of 20 ft columns-the clay straw was very soft. so there was a lot of fuss work. Took about 6 coats of stripper. No other way to remove it without damaging the original work. What you call restorative work.
I have stripped many pieces of furniture. I have found that there isn't a big difference between the more expensive strippers and the cheaper ones. What I did find out, is a thicker cheaper stripper works best. Remove all hardware, keep the wood wet with the stripper. Use a putty knife to strip off the paint or varnish, and small tools in tight areas, even a screw driver. I end up with a stiff brush, then steel wool. It burns the skin, you might want to use gloves. Wear eye protection.

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