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<font size=3>A quick finish can be applied with linseed oil and
shellac.<br>
<br>
Wipe the oil on an area and then rub the area with a padded cloth<br>
which was dipped into shellac. Move fast and lightly because
it<br>
sets up right away.<br>
<br>
It is not a durable finish as far as alcohol resistance goes or wear
resistance<br>
due to the thickness (unless multiple applications) but it has it's
applications.<br>
<br>
At 06:58 AM 12/11/2001 -0500, you wrote:<snip><br>
<blockquote type=cite cite>You may consider investigating into the newer
"wiping varnishes", which<br>
are still hand applied, but have better build. Or, you can make
your own<br>
concoction by using the basic formula of one part varnish, one part
tung<br>
oil (or linseed oil) and one part mineral spirits. You can adjust
the<br>
proportions to suit your preferences, but that is the general starting
point. <br>
I would suggest checking out Jeff Jewitt's "Hand Applied
Finishes" for<br>
very in-depth information and techniques for applying and
manipulating<br>
oil finishes. <br>
Mark Potter</font></blockquote><br>
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Regards,<br>
<br>
Jon Page, piano technician<br>
Harwich Port, Cape Cod, Mass.<br>
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