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   Ardito | Feb 25, 2005 05:31pm | #1

   JSz,

   I am not sure about laying Dewaxed over Waxed shellac.  Why don't you just tint some dewaxed shellac with TransTint's to get the color you want?  It will save you the headache.

   I would recommend to head over the Jeff Jewitt's forum at Homestead Finishing and ask him.  He is THE MAN when it comes to finishing.  He can probably tell you how many drops of TransTint and of what color to achieve your Ruby Shellac.

   Cheers!
   Dark Magneto

    

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   JSz | Feb 28, 2005 05:49pm | #7

   It looks like this will be my best option... or I could tint the linseed oil.

   Thanks.

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   HowardAcheson | Feb 25, 2005 07:28pm | #2

   Why not use a standard (non-poly) varnish? It will adhere just fine to to non-dawaxed shellac. Standard interior varnish is just as good as poly varnish for almost all applications. It fact, it is clearer and generally provides a nicer appearence. Go to a Sherwin Williams store. They generally carry standard varnishes. McCloskey Heirloom is an excellent choice as is Waterlox Original Gloss or Satin.

   Howie.........
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   AntzyClancy | Feb 25, 2005 08:10pm | #3

   You can de-wax the shellac yourself. Put it in a glass jar and let the wax settle to the bottom over time. Then carefully pour off the clear de-waxed portion from the top. I use this technique all the time. I recommend that you have this book in your shop:

   Understanding Wood Finishing: How to Select and Apply the Right Finish (American Woodworker)
   by Bob Flexner

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   HowardAcheson | Feb 26, 2005 12:59am | #4

   While this will work with some shellacs you make from flakes, it does not work well with the Zinsser products. Zinsser has a process they put their product through to increase the shelf life. One of the byproducts is that it sort of homogenizes the shellac and the wax only very, very slowly falls out of suspension.Howie.........

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   AntzyClancy | Feb 26, 2005 01:12am | #6

   Thanks Howie. I have only used the flakes.Todd

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   Bear | Feb 26, 2005 01:06am | #5

   See if you can find shellac in spray cans, All shellac in spray cans is dewaxed. I know zinsser makes it in spray cans.

   Bear

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