Subject: Re: What makes the best Shellac brush??

From: [email-masked] (Carl Muhlhausen)
Date: 5 Feb 1997 15:57:34 GMT

In article <[email-masked]>,
Chuck Riccardo  <[email-masked]> wrote:
>Would like to put a fine coat of shellac on some boxes I spent half the 
>Winter building. What is the best brush that I can buy for this purpose?
>Chuck Riccardo
>

I brush on a ~1 lb sealer coat using an old synthetic brush,
letting it soak well into the wood. Let it dry completely and
sand lightly with 320 or 400 grit.
Then I use a French polishing pad to build up the finish and
a rag to get into corners.
Quit when you get the desired level of gloss. A well built up
finish can be rubbed out with pumice and rottenstone.
I alway finish with a coat of paste wax.

Flexner's book is pretty good on French Polishing.
I've found it to be the easiest, fastest, and best looking
finish for pieces that don't need much water protection.

Carl

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From: [email-masked] (Explodey2)
Date: 10 Feb 1997 16:55:05 GMT

When it comes to brushes that can flow on a smooth finish epecially
brushing laquer or shellac, it's tough to beat Badger hair. They're
expensive $15-$30 depending on size but will last a very long time if
cared for. Available from many mail order houses like Garrett-Wade,
Woodcraft, etc. French Polishing as per previous message also works great,
but takes a little time to master and apply.