Jehu wrote:Yes, I am discovering that! I moved here from Canada a few years ago, and wish I started this hobby back then. Although that would probably make this all the more painful...
Would a cheapo spray gun do the trick for the clear coats? I imagine I'd need something a bit higher end to spray a decent burst, but I'm happy to do that by hand for now.
If it's just one guitar you are planning on finishing (we know that ain't gonna happen, just sticking to making one!
) then there are some reasonable 'cheapies' out there that will give a suitable finish,
here's one after a quick search, seems good on initial flush and looks like it would give suitable finish. But if you intend making more instruments then a reasonable setup is required to give good, consistent and professional looking results and for bursts you need a smaller gun,like a door jamb gun, the spray pattern is narrower, ideal for bursting.
Jehu wrote:Or would it make any sense to finish with shellac over the stain?
Just wondering what effect the alcohol from the shellac would do to the stain (as somebody mentioned/questioned in my tutorial)? The stain mixes with ALL mediums so I imagine the alcohol would bleed into the stain and re activate it. Don't quote me on that as I've never done a Shellac over stain, if you are familiar with shellac then maybe, when you get the stains, you could do a small test on some scrap?
. Some of our Aussie members may know of a specific product available? If nobody chips in here you could start a new thread with your request.
Half the battle is finding suppliers here or somebody that will ship from overseas!