Daniel: I always finish my soundboards with lacquer applied with commercial spraying equipment. If you do not have this type of equipment, I believe I would apply three coats of varnish applied with "panty hose". Just make a "wad" like you would for french polishing and apply one thin coat..wait until dry.....lightly sand ....tack cloth to remove grit and start the process over again. I only use Shellac as a wash coat cut 3 to l. It seals the wood but it is also very brittle and will crack if applied too thick. I think you will be happy with this panty hose process and clear or ;amber varnish. Tommy Black Decatur, Ala.
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