Cabinet lacquer and corners

bacchanalian

I have acquired a lacquer free tweed cabinet. I would like to lacquer it.  Has anyone any idea about what would be traditionally used to lacquer tweed cabinets? Was is something like shellac or like a modern varnish?

Anyone know where to buy metal corner protectors?  I have been browsing and can only find US sources.  Every time I check AllParts UK for something, it is out of stock.

WezV

A few threads below this- @RiftAmps posted a finish recipe yesterday
http://www.thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/107746/where-to-buy-source-tweed-covering-rather-than-tolex#latest

Also, with Allparts if it's out of stock in the uk but in stock on the US site it will take a week or two.  If it's out of stock on both it could be longer.  If in doubt, ask them.

bacchanalian

@WezV many thanks. I had not noticed that thread.

Gagaryn

Hotrox stock the corners - http://www.hotroxuk.com/guitar-accessories-links-847-0/fender-parts-accessories/amplifier-corners.html

Nomad

Amber shellac works a treat...

http://thefretboard.co.uk/discussion/94180/blues-deluxe-tart-up

...but note that the stuff has a shelf life, where it becomes less likely to cure fully. I inherited a tin of Zinsser which I used for the above, but recently used it to finish a pine tool chest for my workshop. The finish on the surfaces is okay, but the wooden drawer runners keep getting slightly stuck if they've been left closed for a while. It's not a massive problem, but is a bit annoying. (I dare say some light sanding would help.)

Zinsser is hard to find in the UK, but this looks like it might work just as well...

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Bird-Brand-Shellac-Varnish-Hard-Brown-Amber-Gloss-Finish-for-Timber-Wood-250ml-/201369616800?_trksid=p2349526.m2548.l4275

250ml is loads for doing tweed. (For wood, it can get used up quite quickly - I used 150ml or more on my tool chest.)

bacchanalian

Thanks @Gagaryn. Bits ordered from HotRox