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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. [:Y:]

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...... :D I noticed that you are new!

Welcome to the OLF! [:Y:] [clap] [clap] [clap]

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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