Tom Cancelleri Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I've been restoring some old Stanley planes and making new handles and knobs. My first set was done out of cherry that was turned on my lathe and then given a coat of boiled linseed oil and then wiped vigorously with a microfiber rag. I give it about 10 minutes and then apply my first coat of shellac, wait an hour then I lightly sand with gray scotch bright pad, apply another thin coat of shellac, wait an hour and repeat. I do this until I get about 8 coats of shellac. final light sanding and then lightly buff it on a buffing arbor. I really love the way it comes out. Does anyone have any similar methods for finishing? I find this to give me my favorite looking result. I have the following finishing supplies. General Finishes Polycrylic Gloss Shellac 1lb cut Zinsser Shellac Tung Oil Boiled Linseed Oil Walnut Oil Mineral Oil that is warmed and has beeswax melted and stirred into it (used mostly on salad bowls and platters) Minwax oil based poly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick A McQuay Posted November 10, 2014 Report Share Posted November 10, 2014 I only sand the first coat of shellac unless I get dust in the finish. And I don't bother waiting for the oil to dry, it lubricates the applicator and doesn't interfere with the shellac. - sent via Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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