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    Webinar: Shellac, The Wonder Finish with Tom McLaughlin

    Replay! Join Tom McLaughlin and explore the characteristics and versatility of shellac with a focus on the practical approaches and techniques he uses to achieve great results.

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    A fine finish can make all the difference in the success of a project. And shellac, a choice of old masters, continues to produce beautiful, museum-quality surfaces today. In this webinar, Tom McLaughlin will explore the characteristics and versatility of this “wonder” finish with a focus on the practical approaches and techniques he uses to achieve great results. Along the way, Tom will present samples and demonstrations showing the processes of preparation and application, including techniques for brushing, spraying, rubbing out, and waxing to achieve shellac’s timeless and classic effect.

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    1. Curmudgeon | Feb 20, 2021 09:50pm | #1

      Great info. Learned a lot. Thanks.

    2. EpinetteNoire | Feb 21, 2021 11:53pm | #2

      I so much enjoyed the show with Ben, Tom and Chris (who featured, but not visually). Thanks to you all.

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      RWH | Feb 22, 2021 05:07am | #3

      Just caught the taped episode. Great host, great instructor, and great topic. Looking for more Tom McLaughlin in the future. Thanks Tom, Ben, and Fine Woodworking.

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      Jurgen01 | Feb 22, 2021 01:10pm | #4

      Love me some shellac. Shop finish or fine finish -- it's all good.
      Great video session. Thanks!

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      Armentor | Feb 23, 2021 03:05pm | #5

      Nice comprehensive lesson about shellac finishing. Thanks!

      One questioner asked about pads -- Maybe chalkboard erasers would still be available somewhere on the planet?

      Some professional finishers' supply places (in Houston area) have such pads, but I usually just improvise.

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