general finishing question

Greg Newell gnewell@ameritech.net
Sun, 20 Feb 2005 00:04:59 -0500


Stéphane,
         Are you using shellac as a finish coat? Is this for french polish?

Greg Newell


At 09:03 AM 2/18/2005, you wrote:
>So do I, but go on to 800 grit.  When shellac finish comes on top, this 
>makes a positive difference.
>
>Stéphane Collin.
>Hi Greg -  It is not a "goal", per se, for me.  Whatever volunteers to 
>come out during the stripping process, as well as the rinsing and 
>scrubbing with maroon scotchbrite or #1 steel wool, is the extent of my 
>endeavors in this regard.  I then sand with 150 - 220 and start the 
>finishing process.
>
>No brass brushes for me...
>
>Mark Potter
>
>This is what I do, too.
>
>Paul C

Greg Newell
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