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NTD
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lacquer for steam bending
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July 28, 2010, 11:36:52 pm »
I have read that most people use shellac when steam bending a bow tip. I don't have any on hand but I do have a can of lacquer, will this work?
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Re: lacquer for steam bending
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July 28, 2010, 11:41:19 pm »
I couldn't tell you if lacquer will work but I know shellac will work. You can buy a spray can of Bulls Eye Shellac for $5 at and paint or hardware store.
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Josh
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Re: lacquer for steam bending
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July 29, 2010, 01:37:06 am »
you can apply a coat of shellac and it is dry and ready to be steamed in an hour. probably 30 minutes in Arizona, Nate. I use 2 coats before steaming. Good luck to ya brother.
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NTD
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Re: lacquer for steam bending
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July 29, 2010, 01:42:09 am »
Thanks Josh and Pat, guess I'll pick some up tomorrow.
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Nate Danforth
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Re: lacquer for steam bending
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July 29, 2010, 04:03:22 am »
I have no idea why you would want to use anything on the wood for steam bending?
Presumably it's to stop the wood getting too wet?
I've never bothered...no probs
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July 29, 2010, 06:34:06 am »
I always use Polly before steaming,but that is just because it is what I keep on hand[swipe it from Miss Joanie]
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