Ken Moon wrote:

charlie b
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Charlie,
A question and a comment:

Q. How many pounds of bird shot does $60.00 buy?

A: 60 pounds

C. Do you plan to do any finishing on the lathe?

A: Yes, but not any slop it on and flood the surface

If so, I'd recommend a
couple of coats of polyurethane over the shellac, or you'll have the finish
spotted by the solvents in your finishing products. The poly may spot some,
but not nearly as much as shellac.

Poly is a mixed blessing. Resists solvents - but not easy to
repair like shellac.

Just my opinion, YMMV.

Thanks for the suggestion

charlie b