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Offline DuBois

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removing shellac before backing
« on: March 04, 2016, 01:23:42 pm »
If I want to back a bow that has the back sealed with shellac, what is the best way to be sure it is well cleaned before backing?
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Offline John Scifres

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Re: removing shellac before backing
« Reply #1 on: March 04, 2016, 01:28:14 pm »
A sharp scraper gently used has always been my choice.
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Offline wizardgoat

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Re: removing shellac before backing
« Reply #2 on: March 04, 2016, 02:03:09 pm »
Scraper and sandpaper
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Offline DC

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Re: removing shellac before backing
« Reply #3 on: March 04, 2016, 02:15:11 pm »
I think I'll go with these guys. I've used alcohol and lacquer thinner and I'm never confident that I'm not just driving it in further. It gives a nice satisfying crunch when you take it off with a scraper.
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