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Finally, I've given all pieces of the table a good shellacking. It looks beautiful and the final step is to apply wax and then put the pieces back together.
I happen to have Howard's Feed-n-Wax....

Well I didn't get back to this project quite as soon as I expected to....
The couple of layers that I have applied will now be well set.
I am wanting to apply a few more coats of shellac. Do I need...

They are wonderful tips, thanks auscab. What you say about the new 400 is spot on. I didn't even think of using old stuff, but it makes total sense and explains the deep scratches in my test piece.
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So after sanding up to 320, I have applied 2 coats of shellac without sanding in between.
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The finish is very smooth. Is it necessary to lightly sand between coats from...

Hi everyone and thankyou for your generosity in sharing your experiences. I am tackling a small silky oak table as a first project. I have taken it apart (see photo) as it was very wobbly and have...