Ric, Patricia, et al There was some discussion of this multinational ;) technique last year so check the archives, but... Using shellac, I don't find any need to let the coats dry for any appreciable length of time. They lose tack quickly especially if you're working on a large surface, while the drop of (mineral, for me) oil helps in preventing adherence of the pad to the finish. I don't use anything more refined than amber (dark) shellac, mixed from flake It's good exercise, for sure, and techniques will vary as much as the folks who use them. I found as I grew comfortable with fp'ing that some old finishes can be softened and pushed around much faster and more to my satisfaction than stripping, filling, spraying, sanding and rubbing. In these cases, I use "Old English" liberally for oil, so gloves are a good idea. Good luck, Clark
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