Pine furniture restoration

[spantik]

I've inherited some trad. pine furniture & I want to clean it up and protect the wood against further abuse. What's the best way of doing this? Any help would be welcome or referral to relevant websites. Thanks.

[greggy]

it all depends on what finish is, ie laquer, wax or what varnish.
if its varnish then i suggest that a good rub down with 320 grit sand paper or if its waxed the a good rub down with 0000 grade wire wool then finished with a couple of good coats briwax.