Question about a Cedar chest

[johnnie52]

Thanks Steve,

I did the sanding bit between coats already (an important lesson that I learned using poly on new wood). I've not had to do anything with the top coat before as I usually thin my poly and then spray it on using my compressed air paint sprayer. I figured I'd ask about this though because its the first time I've tried using shellac or brushing on a finish and I'm a wee bit nervous about it. From what I've read it seems to be pretty much the same kind of process that I'd use when repainting a car. Apply finish....let dry....sand for smoothness.... finally wax and buff.

I thought that water wasn't good to use on shellac? Did I read more into the warnings about water than I needed to?

[toolbagsPLUS]

If water sits on shellac for a time you are right it soaks in and causing discolouration ans separation but will you're working it i.e. sanding and moving it around there is no problem just make sure you dry in all off well when you have finished.


Cheers

Steve

[johnnie52]

As promised, the chest is now all done and ready to be displayed.

First, I feel that I must thank all those who offered advise on doing this as I really had no clue how to and would have made a mess of it without you guys. THANK YOU ALL!

In a couple of these photos you will see what looks like blotches of white and a big smear of green on the front. When I first saw the photos I had to go back and examine the chest.... Turns out that the finish is so clear and crisp that it reflects things in the room! (That's a good thing....right ) The white globs are reflections from the bed spread, and the green glob is a reflection from a big green ball that is just barely visible in one of the pictures.

Thanks again mates. The wife is very happy and I'm totally amazed by the finished chest.

[toolbagsPLUS]

Well done, you should rightfully be pleased with your efforts.

I could always use an extra pair of hands in my workshop.

Cheers

Steve