Lucky2 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 If I'm going to cut something that will have lots of whiskers on the back, I will shellac the wood. A light coating on each side is good, but, not needed. You only have to shellac the back side, as that is the side that will splinter. I only have to shellac the back if I'm cutting thin or brittle stock, and I use Flying Dutchman blades, the scroll reverse or ultra reverse type. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucky2 Posted January 8, 2015 Report Share Posted January 8, 2015 If there is any whiskers on the back side of the cutting, I do the same as Eugene has mentioned. I use my detail sander, even on my fretwork, which is what I mostly cut and I've never had a loss from doing so. Len Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LarB Posted January 16, 2015 Report Share Posted January 16, 2015 (edited) Thanks Guys LarB now you have to get a pencil torch and learn how to burn off the fuzzies. Oooh good, another item on my wish list ;-) Thanks Len, I'll take your suggestion on board too! The 'cake stand' is finished and it held up the (home-made) cake quite well - due to it being slightly 'top heavy' needed to hold the legs while cutting a slice or two or three!! next time I'll shorten the legs or bake a smaller cake and yes need to practice icing techniques too!! (pic is in the gallery) I adopted the pattern from 'The Berry Collection' - Music Boxes. Cheers LarB Edited January 16, 2015 by LarB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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