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adventures in woodworking and home maintenance, from my shop in an oversized backyard shed
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Lacquer for Antiques and Reproductions
Furnished content.
 Its widely believed and promoted that the proper finish for 18thand 19th-century antique furniture and reproductions is shellac. The reason is that shellac was the finish that was most likely used in that time period. I have no problem with this, but I want to make the case that nitrocellulose lacquer is also appropriate. Heres the main consideration when choosing a finish for very old furniture and for reproductions of […]The post Lacquer for Antiques and Reproductions appeared first on Popular Woodworking Magazine.
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posted at: 12:07am on 05-Apr-2016
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