tacky finish

Try a small area frist using mineral sprites on a rag to remove it. Won’t hurt the wood or the venere. Don’t use on the dry varnished areas it may dull the finish.

-- What started as a hobbie is now a full time JOB!

I agree with Lunn, if they tried to stain over the original finish, you should be able to clean it off. It’s a good place to start. If that doesn’t work, come back and post again and we’ll come up with some other ideas.

-- John

They just wiped stain on to hide scratches. Where the existing varnish was good the stain doesn’t penetrate, just sits on top. Wipe it off with the rag dampened with spirits or paint thinner and you’re done.

Thank you all I am going to try the mineral spirits and let you know. I appreciate you input.
Michael and Cyn

If the MS doesn’t make it smooth enough, you might try sealing over it with shellac. I’m amazed at what it will stick to and cover.

-- " I'll try to be nicer, if you'll try to be smarter" gfadvm