Making Repairs in Shellac

Expert advice for the ultimate perfectionists, and a good lesson for everyone else
by Rex Alexander

Length: 2:01
Produced By: Mike Dobsevage

Admittedly, this isn't an everyday repair, but where else can you find this kind of information? Cabinetmaker Rex Alexander shows you how to use a heated shellac burning stick, a very sharp chisel and a Scotch-Brite pad as he repairs a gouge in this kitchen cabinet.

Video by: Charles Bickford

July 23, 2008

Related Topics:
Restorations | Cabinets and Built-ins | Paints and Finishes
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