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Author: | krugerr [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 12:53 pm ] |
Post subject: | Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
Shellac is a little hard to find around these parts. Just curious to know if the shellac stage of finishing can be skipped and proceed directly to nitro. Thanks Rob |
Author: | Hesh [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:00 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
Rob buddy you are good-to-go. ![]() Nitro sticks fine directly to epoxy finishing resins/pore fillers. A very light scuff sanding with no finer then 220/240 is helpful. The thing to remember is that shellac will stick fine to epoxy but epoxy does not stick well to shellac. I have sprayed nitro directly over epoxy and not used any shellac and it works fine. |
Author: | Hesh [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
BTW during my read of what I just posted to make sure that I spelled things correctly...... ![]() Welcome to the OLF! ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() |
Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 1:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
I have heard of some going with nitro straight over epoxy but personally if unable to find 100% wax free shellac then I would use a vinyl or rosewood sealer. Where are you that Shellac is hard to find? There is always online. Personally shellac is one thing I would never be without in a woodworking shop. To many things to seal the end grain on not have some around. Kelly Moore paint stores carry Zinsser’s Bulls-Eye “Seal Coat” it is 100% wax free shellac. |
Author: | WaddyThomson [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:01 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
Heck, around here, you can get Seal Coat in both spray cans and in quarts at the BORG. |
Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:04 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
WaddyT wrote: Heck, around here, you can get Seal Coat in both spray cans and in quarts at the BORG. Spray can Seal Coat??? I have never seen it. but that would be cool. I can't find it on the web not doubting your word just interested |
Author: | krugerr [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:14 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
Thank you for the quick replies! I could not find the Zinsser, any other brand that says 100 % wax free shellac. We do have the usual Lowes, Home Depot, Etc. here in SW Missiouri. Even a Grizzily Industrial! Oops, I hope I did not offend anyone ![]() Anyhow, I will simply order some and meanwhile I can at least finish my sound box. Thanks for all the input! |
Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 4:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
krugerr wrote: Thank you for the quick replies! I could not find the Zinsser, any other brand that says 100 % wax free shellac. We do have the usual Lowes, Home Depot, Etc. here in SW Missiouri. Even a Grizzily Industrial! Oops, I hope I did not offend anyone ![]() Anyhow, I will simply order some and meanwhile I can at least finish my sound box. Thanks for all the input! Our local HD & Lowes does carry it from time to time but it is spotty. Kelly Moore is a major distributor for it and always carries it but they cator to contractors and don't always carry it in quarts but mostly in gallons |
Author: | Flori F. [ Mon Jul 07, 2008 5:02 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: Will nitro stick to epoxy filler? skipping shellac stage? |
If you're interested, you could make your own cut of shellac pretty easily. I ordered from http://www.shellacshack.com I'm sure others can provide additional sources. All you need is a scale, a jar, and some denatured alcohol. The Millburn french polish tutorial (linked in the OLF tutorial page) describes the various ratios needed for different cuts. |
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