I'm constructing my first clock using W. Smith design and he states using lacquer after polishing to keep the brass with a high shine, and to protect the brass from scratches. He states to delute in water, emerse the piece and then swing it on a string to remove any excess lacquer. Not working for me. Water is not mixing in the lacquer that I picked up at the hardware store. He did state to use a celulose based lacquer but mine must be oild based. Where does one fine celulose based laquer? What is every using and what is the technique? Thanks, Barry
I have two of his books. The one reads: "After polishing string them on separate wires, and clean them with acetone. When dry, dip them in thinned lacquer, and sling off the excess."
That's what I got, and thinned to what I thought looked good. Will remember the 50-50 for the rest of it. thanks for the replies. b
