Before restoration of Elm wood side table. (Part I)

 Structural condition is not solid.  It has many scratches and dents.  Cracked and open gap on the side  end grain - on both top and lower board.

After stripping

Structural repair & surface prep

Used power sander to make the job easier & faster...

...from 80 to 220 grit.

Structural repair - open gap on the side - end grain ....TBC