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Permalink Reply by Tom Lanford on June 10, 2010 at 6:52am

I have lacquered several paper covered boxes and it worked great. I've had real good luck with Valspar Brand High Gloss Lacquer from Lowes, but I'm sure any brand would work well. 2-3 light coats does a nice job. Good Luck!

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Permalink Reply by Hip Bone Bellaire on June 10, 2010 at 8:29am

OK great thanks bunches

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on June 10, 2010 at 8:54am

Same as Tom. Try Deft brand spray clear gloss wood finish from Lowes.

-WY

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Permalink Reply by Outhouse Instruments on June 10, 2010 at 12:39pm

And just what does said varnish and deft stuff to the sound qualities of our beloved CBG,s?

Matt

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Permalink Reply by Tom Lanford on June 10, 2010 at 1:02pm

I could not tell that it affected the sound at all on mine

Matt Towe said:

And just what does said varnish and deft stuff to the sound qualities of our beloved CBG,s? Matt

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Permalink Reply by Dave Breault on June 11, 2010 at 5:51am

Funny thing lacquer, I put a coat on a beautiful retreat box, the one that has the logo stamped into the wood in silver, it caused the origional stain to run and pretty much obliterated the logo. I guess I really should have tested it on an inconspicious spot first.

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on June 11, 2010 at 7:39am

Sound quality on these boxes is to the listener. Since the box wasn't designed to be 'high end' musical instruments, I would guess the effect would be negligible.

-WY

Matt Towe said:

And just what does said varnish and deft stuff to the sound qualities of our beloved CBG,s?

Matt

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Permalink Reply by Wes "I'm Baaaaack" Yates on June 11, 2010 at 7:41am

Absolutely. ALL, test the coating first! especially any alcohol or toluene based coatings. Does NASTY things to ink or paint.

-WY

Dave Breault said:

Funny thing lacquer, I put a coat on a beautiful retreat box, the one that has the logo stamped into the wood in silver, it caused the origional stain to run and pretty much obliterated the logo. I guess I really should have tested it on an inconspicious spot first.

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Permalink Reply by Wade on June 13, 2010 at 8:51am

I like lacquer. My goal is to do several boxes at a time so that when I ready to use them the lacquer has cured.

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