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Post by deepsplinter on Dec 16, 2009 12:58:18 GMT -6
I'm making a couple projects for Christmas. They're going to be painted, so I'm using pine (plus I already had enough on hand). There's a few small, tight knots.
Is shellac my best bet for a sealcoat?
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Post by TDHofstetter on Dec 16, 2009 13:07:33 GMT -6
Yep, good ol' ancient shellac still beats every new-fangled blend out on the market today.  |
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Post by deepsplinter on Dec 16, 2009 14:31:05 GMT -6
Shellac it will be.
Thanks Tim.
I guess straight outta the can will be good enough for what I'm doing?
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Post by TDHofstetter on Dec 16, 2009 17:23:55 GMT -6
That should be fine - if there's any question, thin it some (2 shellac to 1 denatured alcohol) and give it two coats. Straight from the can should be fine, though; that's a three-pound cut and will give you good coverage & sealing on pine. For extra insurance, double-coat the knots... you don't want any risk of a pinhole in the coat leaching pitch through to the paint.
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Post by wisardd1 on Dec 16, 2009 20:26:02 GMT -6
Yep, good ol' ancient shellac still beats every new-fangled blend out on the market today. And it gives that wonderful crunch in m&ms and reeses pieces! |
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Post by TDHofstetter on Dec 16, 2009 20:47:36 GMT -6
That it does! ...and carnauba wax (same thing as JPW or Butcher's Bowling Alley wax or Briwax) in other foods, too... |
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