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Main Discussion Area => Bows => Topic started by: DuBois on March 04, 2016, 01:23:42 pm

Title: removing shellac before backing
Post by: DuBois 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?

Title: Re: removing shellac before backing
Post by: John Scifres on March 04, 2016, 01:28:14 pm

A sharp scraper gently used has always been my choice.

Title: Re: removing shellac before backing
Post by: wizardgoat on March 04, 2016, 02:03:09 pm

Scraper and sandpaper

Title: Re: removing shellac before backing
Post by: DC 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.