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Dissolving shellac crystals
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Quick question. Can I use isopropyl alcohol to mix shellac or am I better with ethanol or methylated spirits? Can get isopropyl at a bloody good price just now.How can I tell strength of meths when…Continue
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"No, you need to use pure alcohol or ethanol as it is sometimes called. When buying methylated spirits, it is the water content that can wreck your shellac finish. Big box stores metho are full of water. Get ethanol from a reputable…"
Dissolving shellac crystals
Quick question. Can I use isopropyl alcohol to mix shellac or am I better with ethanol or methylated spirits? Can get isopropyl at a bloody good price just now.How can I tell strength of meths when buying online.See More
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- At 6:02am on January 25, 2022,
BrianQ. said…
Welcome, check out the Resources tab for build/play info and join some groups located in the Posts tab? Forum is for questions and Blog posts are for sharing your build processes? Site has a glitch, here’s the trick:
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Need Help on building a Hubcap Guitar
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Vintage Hub Cap Guitar Build
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Considering wood tuners
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Playing a bit!
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