> In a message dated 06/06/02 5:04:37 PM, gnewell@ameritech.net > writes: > > << Now, how about the difference between a > sanding sealer and something else like ... say ... shellac. I have > been told that a coat of shellac will even out how wood takes stain. Do > you find this to be the case?>> Hi Greg - Yes, shellac can perform the function of 'wood conditioner' quite well. Best is to use it very thin - ie. 1/2 lb. cut. If spraying, you CAN mist it on, but better, more even performance can be had by flooding the surface and immediately wiping the excess off. Gives the thirsty cells a chance to act more like the denser sections when applying stain. Of course, you could also use a rag for application. You gotta work quick! I have to wonder if your some of your splotchiness, or muddy-look comes from not completely removing the filler so that it is truly just left 'in the pores'. Any left on the surface will really give you a muddy look. I have found that scotchbright pads are great for removing that last haze of filler without as much danger of removing wood and color as sandpaper. The maroon pad is aggressive enough to perform this task well. Mark Potter bases-loaded@juno.com
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