NITROCELLULOSE!
September 30th, 2009
I’m sorry for the recent lack of posting, but I’ve been in the middle of purchasing a new home and shop. On top of my shop schedule, it’s been one heck of a busy couple of months!
This batch (Rich is going to upload the photos tomorrow) features nitro top coats, and the next batch will have an ALL nitro finish.
We love the old-fashioned lacquer here. It is a little more subtle than our old topcoat; it’s richer, with a little less glare in the reflections. It has an indefinable sense of class.
It takes longer to dry, and it takes a lot more coats to fill the grain, but it is a thinner, prettier, finish and we’re thrilled to be using it.
Chuck
October 4th, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Great news about the nitro, Chuck - I’m glad you’re doing that now. I know that it’s a personal thing, but I love the feel of nitro over poly - I feel more connected to the instrument. I know that nitro is supposed to be structurally weaker, prone to checking, etc. but that’s what gives an instrument character! :-)