Here is a collection of tips that will make it easier for you to refinish an oak veneer table top that is scratched and discolored over time. You just need to detach the table top and follow the instructions step by step shared below: First of all remove the table top and take it to some ventilated workshop. You will do this if the table top only needs to be repaired. Make sure to prevent your table from chemical fumes and dust. Take a thick finish remover and apply it on table top with bristle brush to a small area. Use smallest brush strokes as overworking stripper reduces its usefulness. ...Read more http://www.repairingforum.com/furniture-repairs/wood-table-repair.html