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  1. 20th August 2003, 11:46 PM #1
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    Hi
    Over the last year or so I have gotten big time into furniture restoring and French polishing. While I have become extremely competent and knowldgeable about French polishing (and it is AMAZING how easy it is to do) my problem is that I know no other finishing technique.
    The problem with French polishing obviously is that it is not water proof. I am finding that on some pieces (eg if my baby will dribble on it) I need a substitute technique that:
    (a) must be very easy to apply (ideally manually only, ie no spray guns etc) because I only have a very pathetic little garage to work in
    (b) looks good (a lot of finishes I notice look way too artificial)
    (c) be water proof.
    I would appreciate some guidance on this.
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  3. 21st August 2003, 06:46 PM #2
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    Ronnie - Boy, have you ever come to the right place. Check this out http://www.ubeaut.com.au/hardshell.htm then give it a try. you'll be amazed.

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    That stuff looks just the thing to finish my two Tassie Oak side tables for the lounge room, the ones I havent started yet due to needing a couple more power tools
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  5. 24th August 2003, 11:10 PM #4
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    Hi
    The hardened shellac looks brilliant.
    Can I ask from anyone out there that has actually used it thoroughly - how does it compare with normal shellac? My most worrying issue is reaction to water.
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