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Waxed or dewaxed shellac

This is probably a usual discussion, but I'm interested to hear what the more experienced people in french polishing think about it.I use dewaxed shellac for finishing, but some luthiers swear that waxed shellac (button lac) makes a harder finish. Is that right? I always read everywhere that waxed shellac should be avoided. Thanks! Jorge

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I'm with you. Dewaxed for the win. I know that some folks like to make their own from button lac, but in each case, dewaxing is part of the process. I learned French Polishing in furniture school many…