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Paint Stripping: Heat or Chemicals

So, there seem to be some crafty folks around here . . .

I live in an fairly old house (1930's), and I'd like to strip the old paint off some doors and trim, so we can "start from scratch". There are so many layers on some of it now, it just does not look right.

Anyway, what to do? I'm intrigued by tools like the "Silent Paint Remover" ($$$) or a heat gun, but should I go with chemicals (ick - I've got little kids in the house too).

Or maybe some combination (heat for most of it, clean up remaining with chemicals)?

Anyone with personal experience here?

The good news is that our trim is mostly "square". It does not have very much rounded detail.

Thanks in advance.
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