Bob, I buy and use lots of Zinsser amber and blonde shellac, usually from big
box stores as their stock turns over more quickly.   I’ve mixed my own from
flakes, but most often I dilute the canned Zinsser to about a 1-pound cut and
use 5-7 coats. I’ve followed this approach primarily on walnut, maple, and
cherry.

Cheers,
John


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On May 17, 2019, at 3:33 PM, RH Hutchins mailto:rhhutchins@h...">mailto:rhhutchins@h...>> wrote:

Google tells me about Zinsser brand products at Lowes and HD but no other
products or sources.  Where do you buy shellac? . . .  from what makers?  . . l
what suppliers?  What size containers do you buy it in?  . . .  pints, quarts, .
. . ?  I've been binge watching Paul Sellers YouTube vids and he seems able to
buy it at retail in the UK in brands unknown here in the States.

I have some flakes that have been stored in the refrigerator for a few years
now.  I think I'll probably try to mix a bit of it.  Could someone please remind
me what weight (or volume) of flakes to mix with what volume of alcohol?  I'd
like to mix up small batches for use ad hoc so as to stretch the supply.

Tony's Jacktown haul reminded me that I don't have a split nut screwdriver.
Google was of no help nor were amazon or ebay.  Where would you go to find one?

Thanks for any suggestions.

Bob Hutchins
Temple, TX, USA
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