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Shellac as a sealer

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Shellac as a sealer

Mark Kuzee

>I am building a traditional tool chest in cherry and I am about to finish it. I intend to use a wipe on varnish (waterlox or Minwax).

I would like to seal the cherry a little to prevent blotching. I plan on using some Zinser Seal Coat for this but not full strength of course.

Does anyone have an idea a good ratio of this product to reducer to accomplish the task?

Thanks

Mark

Re: Shellac as a sealer

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Jim DeLaney, Austintown, Ohio

Re: Shellac as a sealer

Jim DeLaney, Austintown, Ohio

>Mark,

I generally thin mine about 50/50 for a one pound cut. It makes a very good sealer.

Jim D.

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