U-Beaut Hard Shellac

[raltenhofen]

I keep a low profile on the pen turner sites mostly because somebody inevitably asks, or has asked, the question I have. But there is a product that I never seen come up in any discussion. That is U-Beuat's Hard shellac.

Has anyone used this on pens? The description on thier website sounds like it would be the right stuff for pens.

http://www.ubeaut.com.au/ubhome.htm

 

[tipusnr]

Never heard of it - will have to look at the website and learn more about that product.

 

[DCBluesman]

I looked at all they have to say about it on their website, Richard. It appears that they recommend a coat of non-hardened shellac first, then several coats of this polymerized shellac. I can't see a lot of difference between this and a shellac finish followed by several coats of lacquer--other than they say it takes 20 days for their hard shellac to cure.

 

[jwoodwright]

What happens after 20 days [?] Is this then impervious [?]

So much for instant gratification...[:I]

 

[Ken Massingale]

I've done a couple of pens with the 'new' Bulleyes French Polish. So far, I'm impressed. It puts on a nice sheen and deliberate rough handling right off the lathe isn't messing up the finish. It'll take more testing, but so far, so good.
ken

 

[jdavis]

Too long to finish pens. We need to get finish on and get another pen started.we dip alot of pens.

 

[dougle40]

I agree , I don't like the "20" days to harden thing either .

 

[raltenhofen]

The thing that attracted my attention was the claim to polymerize. That should result in a more durable finish. (And of course I shhould have posted this in the Finishing discussion. Oops.)

I have not seen this product advertised in the US.

Thanks for all the replies!