Varnish, Shellac, Oil, etc...

[Rick Turner]

For some really excellent discussions on oil, shellac, and varnish finishes as well as the art of staining and doing sunbursts, check out the Mandolin Cafe forum:

http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45

There are several threads very active right now on this whole finish dilemma, and there's a lot of very good and practical advice from luthiers who have mastered these alternatives to lacquer.

Here's a link to a varnished mandolin by Keith Newell:

http://www.mandolincafe.com/forum/forumdisplay.php?f=45

[Mark McLean]

Thanks Rick. I am planning to use Tru-Oil on my current project and I have been experimenting on some scrap over the weekend. That thread about oil finishing is really useful.
Mark

[kiwigeo]

Yeah some great threads on finishing. Thanks Rick.