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   b1gcountry | Nov 12, 2002 05:20pm | #1

   The filter will remove some, but not a lot. Let the shellac sit in solution for a week or so and you should see the wax settle to the bottom. Carefully pour or siphon the clean shellac off the top and leave the waxy stuff on the bottom...or buy dewaxed shellac next time.

   Tom

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   MikeIke | Nov 12, 2002 05:53pm | #2

   Can do, Tom. Thanks. I had seen the settling before, but didn't put it together until I had some bad orange peeling to deal with. Despite best intentions, I never managed to by in the flake form. Thanks for the tip!

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   HowardAcheson | Nov 12, 2002 08:38pm | #3

   Two things:

   Buying shellac in flake form will not get you dewaxed shellac. The wax is a natural component of shellac. Unless the flakes are sold and labled "dewaxed", they ain't.

   Second, Zinsser is no marketing premixed 100% dewaxed blond shellac under the name "Seal Coat". It's a very nice product.

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   MikeIke | Nov 12, 2002 10:40pm | #4

   Hey, Howie, thanks for clearing that up! And I will definitely keep that Zin. product in mind.

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   HowardAcheson | Nov 13, 2002 02:06am | #6

   I get mine at a local paint store that carries Zinsser products.

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   Sancho | Nov 13, 2002 05:56am | #7

   I think fot the best results you should be using dewaxed shellac. You can buy it from Jeff jewitt at http://www.homesteadfinishing.com. Also He sells the sealer and other items. Plus he can tell you exactly how to use and troubleshoot your problem which is a plus to me.

   At Darkworks cut to size made to burn......Putty isnt a option

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   HowardAcheson | Nov 13, 2002 06:53pm | #8

   I do Ron, did you mean this for me?

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   PlaneWood | Nov 13, 2002 02:03am | #5

   Howie -

   Where can you buy the Seal Coat?  Last time I checked HD, Lowe's, or Walmart, no one had it.

   However, I have enough dewaxed flakes to last me quite a while.

   I use it to seal the exotic waxy woods prior to lacquer coating.

   mike

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_KatyPlaneWood

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   bill_1010 | Nov 13, 2002 09:33pm | #9

   my local big boxes carry zinisar(sp?) shellacs. Might be a local thing though.

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   PlaneWood | Nov 13, 2002 09:49pm | #10

   Bill, my local 'big boxes' carry zinnser, but not the Seal Coat.

   PlaneWood by Mike_in_KatyPlaneWood

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   sorethum1 | Nov 13, 2002 10:58pm | #11

   I saw some at Rockler today.  Does it come in the amber?  I need it to match an old piece.  The usual amber matched it pretty well.

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   HowardAcheson | Nov 13, 2002 11:40pm | #12

   Blond only....

   Keep in mind though, dewaxed shellac is only needed if you plan to top coat with a varnish containing polyurethane. Standard shellac is fine under other finishes including standard varnish.

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   sorethum1 | Nov 14, 2002 12:06am | #13

   Hey, that's a relief, because I'm not using poly.  Thanks.