On Dec 31, 5:54*pm, "Douglas R. Hortvet, Jr."
wrote:
All,

The second coat of sealer is done and overall appearance is very nice, IMO.

Have now noticed the presence of some very fine scratches and a slight discontinuity in
the shellac coat - not a run, but a noticeably slight difference in thickness.

Will the lacquer (planning on 3 coats) either melt into the sealer or build up enough so
these indications will not show?

Certainly understand that without putting eyes on this replies are based solely on
experience.

I am thinking the lacquer may melt into the sealer and provide sufficient film build to
provide a suitably smooth surface finish.

Want to do the best I can, without being too overly meticulous about minute anomalies.

Thanks to all again for the expert guidance - best wishes to all for a healthy, happy, and
prosperous New Year!

The lacquer won't "melt" the sealer - they have different solvents.
The uneveness in the sealer coat will telegraph through the lacquer.
If you don't need to sand, don't, but if you have to sand, you sand -
just wait a suitable amount of time.

You could use Flickr!, or approved equal, to host some of your
pictures. It would make it easier in future to discuss what you're
doing.

R