I'm getting low on DNA, so I was at Lowe's yesterday and went to buy another can. All they had was the S-L-X type from Kleen Strip. I'm not sure what the SLX means, but is it suitable for shellac flakes and dyes?
I'm getting low on DNA, so I was at Lowe's yesterday and went to buy another can. All they had was the S-L-X type from Kleen Strip. I'm not sure what the SLX means, but is it suitable for shellac flakes and dyes?
Denatured alcohol is denatured alcohol you should be fine. SLX may be their brand name or something.
Edit: To be more accurate... there are differences in what's in the can; little to no difference when using it for shellac.
Last edited by Scott Holmes; 07-08-2011 at 7:54 PM.
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Finishing is an 'Art & a Science'. Actually, it is a process. You must understand the properties and tendencies of the finish you are using. You must know the proper steps and techniques, then you must execute them properly.
Dave - If you check out their website [info not on the cans] he MSDS will tell you that the SLX is about 50/50 ethanol/methanol and their Green is all ethanol [not accounting for the nasties that keep you from drinking it]. I happen to prefer the odor of the ethanol, but I've used a lot of the other over the years, too.
Downside: $/qt is about the same for both, but I haven't stumbled across the Green in gallons, so there is a premium if you go that way.
Of course - you could always go get a gallon of Everclear and a bunch of fruit juices, and have a dual-function ingredient.
When I started woodworking, I didn't know squat. I have progressed in 30 years - now I do know squat.
I've used both without noticeable differences. I am currently using a gallon of SLX and will buy whichever is available when I re-stock. My .02.
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The methanol evaporates quite a bit faster than ethanol if you have a problem laying down smooth coats of shellac. Methanol is considerably more toxic, though ethanol is the antidote.
Thanks to all!
I wanted to get the green but they didn't have it.
When I started woodworking, I didn't know squat. I have progressed in 30 years - now I do know squat.
Yeah - I used the Ace [2 blocks away] until I learned about the ethanol/methanol thing - so its HD [2 miles] or a different Ace - [3 miles]..........stuff's all around me here inside the City.
The way I figure it - drink an amount of everclear equal to the amount you are consuming while applying the shellac, and the shellac finish will look perfect every time. I know that John C has said he uses the everclear, because he does so little shellacing, but then I read some of the threads he starts and I have doubts that is the real reason.
Last edited by Kent A Bathurst; 07-11-2011 at 9:25 AM.
When I started woodworking, I didn't know squat. I have progressed in 30 years - now I do know squat.