If Abbott’s cannot supply the hardware try http://www.vandykes.com They have a wide variety of hardware and may have what you need.
Regarding refinishing the wood, I am not familiar with the actual construction of the Canvas Covered Box, but looking at the drawing in Abbott's catalog I'll offer the following advice:
If it is finished, you should first strip the old finish. (This is a messy job and I would highly recommend you take it to a professional stripper :eek: -- I mean a furniture stripper). They can do a much better job than anything you can do in your garage. FYI -- the issues of "dip stripping" have largely gone away. Just make sure they are not using a water based process.
Depending on any pre-existing damage, I would recommend 180 grit sandpaper using a pad sander or a random orbital sander. DO NOT USE a belt sander. The opportunity to irrevocably ruin the wood is quite high for anyone not used to a belt sander.
If the stripper has done its job all you will need to do is smooth out the wood. If it is plywood or veneer make sure you do not sand through the upper layer.
I'm not sure if you want any finish on the box, but depending on the wood you may want to stain it first to help hide any residual smoke stains or imperfections. I personally would finish the panels with a lacquer sealer and finish using a spray gun.
The surface areas are too great for spray cans. You can use a brush and a urethane product, but I don't like the streaks the brush leaves and it seems to take forever for the smell to go away. (We are talking months here.)
There are all kinds of tricks and helps in the refinishing business. Hope these few help.
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