Shellac under poly


rmartuszewski

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OK, we'll worry about the topcoat later...

My first recommendation is Flexner: Understanding Finishing: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1565235487?keywords=flexner understanding finishing&qid=1448853712&ref_=sr_1_1&s=books&sr=1-1

Since you haven't done anything about that crack near the butterfly, I'm assuming you aren't going to fill cracks and the like?

There also appears to be some tear-out -- we doing anything with that?

Since you are working in Walnut and want a smooth finish, we've got to get into void/pore filling... That's going to be your first step... Assuming you are leaving cracks and tear-out... There's a three-part YouTube video that's pretty good:

 

 

 

 

 

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Thanks for the videos. I am all for filling, and was thinking a clear filler. As for the tear out, no clue how to fix minus sanding the whole thing by hand. The tear out was from router bit in jig/sled to flatten the whole thing. I will watch the videos tonight and read up on the link.

I am open for anything, just looking for the easiest/least maintenance high gloss finish. Willing to buy what is needed. And can go in any direction.

And would love to fill the cracks, what is best? Epoxy resin? 

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