I finished a table top with Danish oil and shellac. It has two wash coats of shellac. I sanded through the finish in quite a few areas. Can I recoat the top with more oil? Will Danish oil adhere to the shellaced areas? Thanks CM
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You said you used shellac and danish oil for the finish. The proper sequence is danish oil first, let it cure for a few days (minimum) followed by the shellac.
Danish oil is designed to penetrate and soak into the wood. It doesn't want to go on top.
If you've sanded through I would suggest recoating with shellac. If it is a table that gets a lot of use, like a dining table, you would be better served using a varnish or urethane for better protection from heat and alcohol.
Peter
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