What is the best way to remove 2 layers of paint from a wood toy box?

It is pretty old and I want to remove the paint and then stain it. Any suggestions?What is the best way to remove 2 layers of paint from a wood toy box?
I would strip it myself. You said ';old'; and ';toy'; which makes me suspect lead paint, which is not good on something children touch.





I like the orange stripper, but then each are pretty equal in stripping power. The sheet strippers are nice of you can afford them.What is the best way to remove 2 layers of paint from a wood toy box?
Paint strippers are messy but so is any other method of removing paint.Strippers are the way to go. Sanding it off could be dangerous if there's any lead in the paint if it's old there's a good chance that it does .Stripping the paint can also be dangerous 1.many strippers can burn you so be sure to wear protective gloves clothing and glasses They can also produce harmful fumes.This is not something you really want to do indoors.There are strippers that are less harmful like safe -strip or citri strip still protection is advised anything that can strip off paint is not good for skin and eyes.2. when using strippers if there is lead in the paint this can produce toxic fumes as well.You might be better off having this done for you. Or have it tested for lead and decide wether or not you want to keep it.
Start with a belt sander and finish up the inside corners with a sand block.
If it is very old use a chemical stripper. I used some citrus smelling stuff recently and it worked real well (Wal-mart). Do not use a heat gun as the old paint may contain lead
At the DIY stores (Lowes, Home Depot, Hardware Stores) they have paint 'stripper'. It's a liquid that you brush or towel onto a painted wood surface, leave for a few minutes and the paint will bubble. Then you take a putty knife and scrape the paint residue away. You will probably need to sand it to get a really smooth surface then stain. The stripper I've used before was called Red Devil, but there are several on the market.
that is a hard dirty messy smelly job.take my advice please.they have some Stain like paint.you paint it with that and then this kit comes with this tool that makes it look like real wood grain and you can choose what kind of dark or light color wood you want.we did it on metal cabinets and ever one thought they were wood.the only exception to all that i have said disregard if it is a 200 year old antique made in new England then take it to a pro and he will tell you this.dont touch it because if you do the price of the box will drop in price by at least 75 percent amen God bless and Merry Christmas i know about this because i tried it and done it all kinds of ways and unless you have a sandblaster handy and you are an expert do it the easiest safest cleanest way.