<html> At 07:29 AM 7/2/01 -0700, you wrote: <blockquote type=cite cite>  Roger thanks    One thing that is important when applying other products with dissimilar solvent bases over shellac is that since there is no similar solvent to bite and bond to the shellac it must be sanded so that there is a tooth for a good mechanical bond.  When I used to put varnish over my shellac base on my boards I would allow to dry thoroughly(24 hrs.) then sand lightly.</blockquote> We only do the plates and boards in the shop these days, and job out the cases.  The boards we build up with several coats of 2lb cut Orange shellac.  Why bother with the varnish?  We build up to fill the grain. Then cut to a semi gloss finish. Just a personal preference. Roger </html>