Finishing A Small Red Cedar Chest

[@djruffner69]

i love what you did with cedar. i am not experienced but i have found in thrift stores the old Lane cedar boxes from 1940-1950. i haven't known how to finish them. i like your technique and will break out the ole' sander. great job! thanks.

[@r.s.grantwoodworking7691]

You're quite welcome.

[@r.s.grantwoodworking7691]

Thank You.

[@JulianPaulJonesSfatcu]

Wonderful video ! Thank you very much for sharing! Julian

[@r.s.grantwoodworking7691]

You're quite welcome.

[@robertbrunston5406]

Looks very nice! Thank you.

[@r.s.grantwoodworking7691]

Thanks.

[@edbreyer4103]

Looks fantastic...but Why delute the shellac with alcohol? Is it so it will dry quicker?

[@leiladunn8936]

How much time did you allow for drying between coats?
...Is it necessary to sand between coats?
Very nice btw.

[@r.s.grantwoodworking7691]

Leila Dunn I allow 1/2 hr. to 2 hrs. It is best to read the instructions on the can. With lacquer, the second and additional coats remelt the previous coat for a good bond. You hardly ever have to sand between coats because lacquer dries to the touch in about 20-30 minutes. If it looks glazed when dry, just use 0000 steel wool to dull it down, then if needed finish with paste wax. Thanks for the view and comment.

[@gldf111]

Hi. Can I use tung oil first and then polyurethane or epoxy as the final coat? Thx.

[@r.s.grantwoodworking7691]

You can do that. The way cedar soaks up finishes it may add a layer of depth early this way.

[@jlgoins64]

I think I would be worried about all the lint from those paper towels....

[@williamhoward8319]

my question answered

[@williamhoward8319]

dose dewaxed shelac help on the finisd ?