My just-delivered varpapuu dalia is about 30 years old. I believe the wood is Finnish birch rather than Swedish pine - slightly more red than golden The shipping company went a little wild with clear plastic packing tape directly on some pieces of the frame. OK, their price was half of any other offer, so I think I'll live. Taking off the tape stripped a bit of the finish - my fault for rushing and pulling across the grain. I was more careful with the rest of the tape, but it left behind adhesive gunk.
Otherwise, the loom is a bit dusty but not filthy. I have murphy's oil soap but hear good old vinegar and water might be a better bet. Do I take fine-grit sandpaper to the stripped section, or leave it alone?