Howdy folks, What is the recommended applicator for applying shellac, i.e. brush, cloth, sprayer, etc? If it is a brush, what kind of brush and what technique...
Well, well, well. Hello Mr. Stanford. I have found a great way to apply shellac ( for me anyway). I have found a sprayer system for a air brush works...
Hello, THis is what I do. I put shellac in my mouth, stick my tongue out, and roll the flute on my tongue. I thin it with whiskey. Ok. Dumb joke, just for...
Well as I was taught by a fine flute maker, take a small bowel of shellac well thinned, take a piece of cotton cloth (old T shirt is good), form a small, use...
Just an Idea!! But for low key big bore flutes, how about instead of a side blow using a brass tube inserted air tight in to the blow whole bending it is an S...
The question is how to apply shellac. I suppose that I take the easy way out and just use the spray can. But, I have to ask why shellac at all? Probably...
the way shellac works is with a spirit naptha! soo its a bit pointless putting any kind of oil finish on wood if you are then going to use shellac as it just...
Actually, most shellac is disolved in alcohol. You can use other solvents, but alcohol is the most common. If you mix your own with ethyl alcohol, you can...
OK Leonard thanks for the spelling lesson. I am a tribal flute maker and have a buiss. Great lakes Flute's Just thought you might have some valuable input...
When I apply shellac on the first coat I thin by 1 third with denatured alcohol this allows for better penetration of the shellac into the wood, also I use a...
Hello Duane, I gave you the flute build lesson but you did not get it. I can ell you just what to do to build a flute the way I make them. But this is the way...
Hey Leonardo, I didn't know you knew that many words. Hey fellows, ease up on old Leonard, he has forgotten more about making flutes than most of us have...
... If you are determined to play a low flute, you may want to consider an ocarina. They can be any shape and the playing holes can be located any place that...
Thanks, Bob, for the thought. It might suit some folks but I have a deep love of the NAF and I don't think an ocarina would do. AND i like ocarinas and have a...
Howdy folks, I'd like to get some discussion going on SHOP SAFETY. PLEASE post any thoughts you might have on this, and if you have have photos, I have made a...
Whoa, that is a new hazard that I hadn¹t thought of!! Always remember every tool in a wood shop can hurt or maim you. I¹ve gotten some nasty cuts from a belt...
Good advice Larry, don't stand directly behind your work on the table saw. The way I learned this lesson was by cutting a piece of Easter Red and having a...
... Hash: SHA1 Hi Everyone, Im new to the group. I live in Laurinburg NC and am interested in making NAF..... First I wanted to try making an Anasazi.... Has...
Amos Fleetwood with the Fallen Branch Group would be a good one to ask on the branch Anasazi. I think I remember one he made a while back. Another thought that...
Raise you one skunk ... From: tejasmed To: basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:13 AM Subject: Re: [basic_naf_making] Shop Safety...
Scary ... From: basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com [mailto:basic_naf_making@yahoogroups.com]On Behalf Of Keith Stanford Sent: Tuesday, August 05, 2008 11:05 AM ...
Hey Keith did you get the pics I sent Sunday. Any here is one GOOD reason for not day dreaming while working on a table saw You remember well when this...
Something like "ancient flutes" wasn't it? I have 2 pieces of bamboo targeted to be anasazi flutes. I have already worked the blowing end of one but both need...
Dang that would have scared me half to death. But it is some thing I worry about with our shop being out doors. Walk with God Marie ... From: "Keith Stanford"...
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