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1. 
   Westchester | Aug 15, 2013 06:45am | #1

   Streaky

   I don't think of shellac as a finish for building depth or rubbing.    Using Wool Lube may leave a more even finish.

   SA

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   killenwood | Aug 15, 2013 09:33pm | #2

   First, I don't think you needed to wait 3 weeks before rubbing out. I regularly do this even on French polish after overnight drying. Also I don't see the need for sanding to 600 as the rotten stone alone will do the rubbing out.

   Next I'm not sure if the streaks were there prior to the application of wax. If so I would suspect an uneven rubbing out with rottenstone. I use circular movements with a soft cloth. Often I will rub out with 4/0 pumice with lubricant first before doing the rottenstone.

   i don't think it was a good idea to apply the wax with steel wool. 4/0 steel wool is rougher than the rottenstone. 

   In any case, remove the wax and apply more coats of shellac, and do another rubbing out process.

   Tim

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   Rob_Sp | Aug 17, 2013 01:16pm | #3

   Satin Finish?

   If you are after a satin finish then you should not paste wax at all. The wax could be the source of the streaks as well., you should work small areas at one time. I also agree there is no reason to allow 3 weeks for shellac to dry, overnight after padding or brushing several coats is enough. A combination of brushing on initial coats then padding on additional top coats works well. Padding on coats keeps everything nice and level, particularly if using dewaxed which dosen't sand well. If you want a satin finish simply rub out with 0000 steel wool and you are done. The addition of wax will add gloss if that is what you want.