Varnished items from older collections.

Roland_M · 24th March 2016, 04:11 PM

Hi Norman,

yes, i have some blades which were covered with shellac. Shellac becomes discolored and ugly after some decades.

I use Nitro thinner or Aceton to remove the shellac. After that treatment the blade must be oiled thoroughly.

If i have wood with shellac I use very fine sandpaper (from 1000 or 2000 to 7000 grain) and a metallpolish called "Gundelputz" for the finish (thank you very very much for that tip Alan Maisey!).

Roland

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24th March 2016, 04:11 PM	#2
Roland_M Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Germany Posts: 525	Hi Norman, yes, i have some blades which were covered with shellac. Shellac becomes discolored and ugly after some decades. I use Nitro thinner or Aceton to remove the shellac. After that treatment the blade must be oiled thoroughly. If i have wood with shellac I use very fine sandpaper (from 1000 or 2000 to 7000 grain) and a metallpolish called "Gundelputz" for the finish (thank you very very much for that tip Alan Maisey!). Roland