On Mon, 08 Dec 2003 12:10:35 GMT, "js"
wrote:

I figured the coats of shellac would
seal it, and keep it from splitting. Was i correct to assume this?

No. It _will_ dry out, it'll just take longer to do it. If it's a
large diameter and still solid, then there's a risk of splitting.

I'd go talk to the woodturning folks over the fence.