Admiral 24C16 restoration

[leadlike]

I've never seen splitting like that before-the dull finish looks like lacquer going bad when there is too much moisture in the air. But that would be a rare thing in winter. Given that nitrocellulose lacquer's chemical relatives aren't the most stable things on earth (dynamite, nitrate film) I wouldn't be surprised if your can of toner just went bad.

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by leadlike

I've never seen splitting like that before-the dull finish looks like lacquer going bad when their is too much moisture in the air. But that would be a rare thing in winter. Given that nitrocellulose lacquer's chemical relatives aren't the most stable things on earth (dynamite, nitrate film) I wouldn't be surprised if your can of toner just went bad.

I think you're right. I had a second can just as old and did some test on scraps of veneer. It either split or cracked into little "puzzle pieces".

[jeyurkon]

I'm glad it wasn't the shellac after you put 15 coats on! I'd be in trouble for suggesting it.

John

[bandersen]

Originally Posted by jeyurkon

I'm glad it wasn't the shellac after you put 15 coats on! I'd be in trouble for suggesting it.

John

Apparently, that's a time honored technique: http://www.hardwoodlumberandmore.com...thShellac.html

It actually went pretty fast the second time around. I used aerosol shellac. Each coat dried in a few minutes