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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: NTD on July 28, 2010, 11:36:52 pm

Title: lacquer for steam bending
Post by: NTD on 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?

Title: Re: lacquer for steam bending
Post by: Pat B on 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.

Title: Re: lacquer for steam bending
Post by: Josh on 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.  :)

Title: Re: lacquer for steam bending
Post by: NTD on July 29, 2010, 01:42:09 am

Thanks Josh and Pat, guess I'll pick some up tomorrow.

Title: Re: lacquer for steam bending
Post by: Del the cat on 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
Del

Title: Re: lacquer for steam bending
Post by: Pappy on 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]  ;) ;D ;D
   Pappy