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   RW | Oct 08, 2002 12:50am | #1

   Yes, yes, and yes. Use dewaxed shellac. Probably have to order it since most paint stores look at you funny when you ask for super blonde dewaxed shellac flakes. Garret Wade, Lee Valley, & others carry. If you have a Woodcraft store nearby, they might actually stock it on the shelf. What you're talking about comes in real handy when you use, for instance, a water based pore filler and an oil based varnish.

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   catford | Oct 08, 2002 02:15am | #2

   Thank you for your reply. I have some more questions.  I have shellac flakes, both orange and de-wax. Why do you say dewax? I know that you must put de-wax under polyurethane but why under varnish or water base?  I generally always put a coat of 1 lb cut de-wax shellac under all finishes

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   RW | Oct 08, 2002 05:08am | #3

   wax = nostickum

   then your finishes bond real nice for a little bit, and you rub the table down, and "Look, ma, cellophane!"