xxdabroxx Posted December 22, 2016 Report Share Posted December 22, 2016 How did you apply the finish? I'm going to try a "french polish" with some garnet shellac flakes if I can finish this box before xmas, also cherry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1606myrsclm Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 It went on well, I used a brush. And sanded between coats with 220. Never tries to do a French polish. I only mix up 4 ozs. Maybe used 2. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wtnhighlander Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Lovely clock, and a nice sheen on the finish. Did you buff it with wax or anything, after applying the shellac? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chet Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 The clock looks great and you will be glad you DID NOT use stain. It would have looked terrible as the cherry darkened. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1606myrsclm Posted December 23, 2016 Author Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Lovely clock, and a nice sheen on the finish. Did you buff it with wax or anything, after applying the shellac? No wax, no buff, just 2 coats of garnet shellac. Used fine steel wool on the top coat. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
estesbubba Posted December 23, 2016 Report Share Posted December 23, 2016 Nice looking clock and good job on the finish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a1606myrsclm Posted January 11, 2017 Author Report Share Posted January 11, 2017 Thanks to all, thanks for all the comments, my mom thought it looked great too. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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