In your recent video on using OB’s shine juice you mentioned that you cannot get denatured alcohol in California. I have had the same issue trying to buy it at my local paint or hardware stores. But….. I was able to buy it online from Amazon without any problems at all. Shipped directly to my doorstep in an unmarked box. Didn’t even have a warning label on the outside of the box. Just wanted to share that with everyone else in California. Don’t know how long this will last though.

@qbranchwoodworks

29 күн бұрын

Thanks for pointing this out! We've all had to find workarounds, unfortunately...

Thanks guys for the info. It's much appreciated.

@qbranchwoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Thanks for watching, Jonny!

I am going to mix a small bottle of OB shine juice with the 1:1:1 ratio of shellac, boiled linseed oil, and denatured alcohol. Since I make my own shellac, what pound cut should I use when making the OB shine juice?

@qbranchwoodworks

25 күн бұрын

I believe the pre-mixed shellac I use is a 3 pound cut, and that seems to work just fine, so I'd stick to that range. 3-4lb

So you recommend a water or oil base lacquer? Thank you.

@qbranchwoodworks

Ай бұрын

Hi David, thanks for watching - I recommend a cellulose sanding sealer as the base layer

Where do you get this "shine juice"? What wood is that? It is absolutely gorgeous, with shatoyance!

@qbranchwoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Hi Seth! The wood is Etimoe, the juice is in the video 👍

does the zinser's shellac in a can have a short shelf life?

@qbranchwoodworks

3 ай бұрын

Yes, I'd say 4-6 months after it's been open. I recommend decanting it into smaller jars, finish-saver bags, or using bloxygen to preserve it

I see the comment below regarding a food safe finish. I wonder if any studies have been performed in this area because I think the commercially available shellac probably contains some chemicals and preservatives that extend its shelf life. Do those go away completely?

@qbranchwoodworks

4 ай бұрын

It's a good question - if it concerns you, I would say feel free to make your own shellac from flakes!

Chris who? Does he have a channel?

@qbranchwoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Chris Sisson - @shisonwood on IG. Awesome turner and great guy

Is this food grade once cured?

@qbranchwoodworks

4 ай бұрын

Yes it is!

@brianremington5780

Ай бұрын

I would just make this comment regarding food safe. I have seen many videos making OB shine using local hardware store products and I will say they are not food grade most are toxic, once it cures fully though I don't know. Just think about the alcohol aspect - denatured means it has additives. At a hardware store you are most likely buying camping fuel that you need to read label but its probably not ethanol and contains oils that are toxic that is why they can sell it without requiring a license or ID you to buy it, its not consumable.

@rachelab5377

Ай бұрын

@@brianremington5780. Interesting points. I think you could go with high proof vodka instead of denatured and make your own shellac from flakes?

@rachelab5377

Ай бұрын

I did mention this in the AAW forum and a chemist did indicate that denatured will evaporate off. Denatureds properties are to make it undrinkable in its liquid state

Other guy looks soooo un interested

@qbranchwoodworks

22 күн бұрын

😂😂😂 he's a cool customer, what can I say