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1. 
   McMarky | May 06, 2006 09:22pm | #1

   It is in reference to the amount of dried shellac dissolved into a gallon on alcohol

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   HowardAcheson | May 06, 2006 11:19pm | #2

   For example, three pounds of shellac flakes dissolved into a gallon of denatured alcohol is referred to as a "3# cut".  Zinnser's standard shellac is a 3# cut and should be thinned to about a 1 1/2# cut for brushing.  Thinning to a 1# cut or less is called a "spit coat".

   Howie.........
3. 
   jazzdogg | May 07, 2006 05:51am | #3

   Ken,

   I've attached an Excel spreadsheet containing information on shellac ratios that I hope you'll find helpful.

    

   -Jazzdogg-

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