"Tom B" wrote:

I've searched a bit and read a lot (Jewitt, etc.) but can't find a
direct answer to the following question:

If I use a 1# cut of dewaxed shellac padded on as a seal coat (over
a
stain or even raw wood) is there some rule of thumb about how long
it
should dry before I overcoat it with an oil based finish (varnish,
BLO, etc.)?

I know diddly-doo about finishes, but why rush it?

When I use shellac, allow it to cure at least a week before taking
next step.

YMMV.

Lew