In an earlier thread I posted some pictures of the beginning of this project. However I got sidetracked and the thread was closed. My wife was actually starting to wonder if it would ever be completed. The plan is for this piece to serve as an end table so there will be a glass top to protect the shellac finish.
Much has been written on the subject of shellac and how many coats of what cut should be used. I have finished several projects with shellac and decided it is my favorite. When completing this project I made two findings that suit me. I start with dry flakes and make a heavy cut without measuring or weighing and thin it until I like the way it goes on. Next I apply coats until I like the look and additional coats no longer enhance the appearance. Then I'm done. This was a revelation for me because with prior pieces I agonized over when to quit.
Wikipedia offers info on campaign furniture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_furniture
Pictures are in my album: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=980
Roy
Much has been written on the subject of shellac and how many coats of what cut should be used. I have finished several projects with shellac and decided it is my favorite. When completing this project I made two findings that suit me. I start with dry flakes and make a heavy cut without measuring or weighing and thin it until I like the way it goes on. Next I apply coats until I like the look and additional coats no longer enhance the appearance. Then I'm done. This was a revelation for me because with prior pieces I agonized over when to quit.
Wikipedia offers info on campaign furniture: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Campaign_furniture
Pictures are in my album: http://www.ncwoodworker.net/pp/showgallery.php?cat=980
Roy