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   RMillard | Aug 23, 2003 05:08am | #1

   I’ve used lacewood several times as a veneer, and it is certainly a visually interesting wood.

   I found that it was difficult to scrape, since the “flakes” are quite soft in comparison to the rest of the structure. For this reason I resorted ( reluctantly) to hand sanding. If working with solid wood, I’d try hand planing to bring out the maximum clarity of the grain, but since I’ve not done this, I don’t know how lacewood responds to planing .

   The finishes you mentioned would work very well and even better in combination. A coat of oil to accentuate the grain, and shellac to provide a more durable finish and even out the texture, will result in a attractive finish.

   Rob Millard

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   pino | Aug 23, 2003 05:38pm | #2

   thanks, i will give it a try.