Awesome work John, I love the look after the finish is on. It just pops

Thanks Randy, the finish was sprayed on and was three coats of shellac and three coats of General Finishes Enduro Var. The  General Finish was a satin finish. It was pretty shiny with the shellac.

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John Moody
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John,

You use HVLP? And how do you thin the shellac? You make your own?

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Gene I use a HVLP gun and I mix my own Shellac. I purchase the flakes from WoodCraft and use DNA. I mixed a three pound cut for the seal coat.

Gene Howe said:

John,

You use HVLP? And how do you thin the shellac? You make your own?

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Not to belabor this, but, I'm clueless about shellac and I'd like to use it.

Is the 3 lb cut in DNA ratios/formula available? Do you mix it the same for spraying as for brushing? 

Why do you use it as a seal coat instead of just using a poly? 

Can you recommend any reading about uses? I know it's not a very durable final coat. 

Thanks for your time and sharing your expertise, John.

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Gene
'The true soldier fights not because he hates what is in front of him, but because he loves what is behind him.' G. K. Chesterton

Gene, I will open another thread on Shellac in the Finishing forum. I think it might be a good discussion.

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John Moody
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Nice looking Chest!