Pete Howlett
Established Member
Behlen UK have now in stock their stringed instrument lacquers in aerosol can form. They also have a DVD which shows you how to use these (I was going to do one but no need now) and are introducing kits for finishing. I use Behlen lacquers and they are great. You will need one can of lacquer for a ukulele, vinyl sealer if you are using porous wood like mahogany and koa and pore filler. Behlen por-o-pak is very expensive if you are making the odd uke. However, cheaper grainfiller is obtainable from Axminster Power Tools - Rustins is the manufacturer. You will need to thin this with white spirirt and wait for 24 hours for it to dry before spraying vinyl sealer. If you want to use a cheaper sealer then Chestnut Sanding Sealer from Yandles of Martock is your can...
The lacquers from Behlen are only available through their website and won't be listed until early next week.
The lacquers from Behlen are only available through their website and won't be listed until early next week.