Aug 28, 2019 · In short, denatured alcohol is an unpredictable, dangerous, unhealthy, poor-quality solvent for shellac that will make your finish harder to use as well as shorten your life.

Oct 8, 2007 · Here is a quote from an online encyclopedia. "Denatured alcohol is ethanol which has been rendered toxic or otherwise undrinkable, and in some cases dyed. It is used for …

Mar 21, 2022 · Denatured alcohol, a staple in most woodworking shops, is changing. Due to new regulations—particularly those in California—it’s nearly impossible for some woodworkers to …

Feb 10, 2025 · The alcohol you ordered is better than the store bought denatured alcohol that has methanol (a poison added so it can be sold to circumvent it being taxed and sold as a …

How to Mix Shellac Combine shellac flakes or buttons with denatured alcohol to create the right mixture for your next finishing project.

Apr 16, 2023 · Denatured alcohol is a type of ethanol that has been mixed with small amounts of other chemicals, such as methanol or isopropyl alcohol, to make it unfit for consumption. It is …

Jan 25, 2009 · The only thinner for shellac is alcohol. Denatured alcohol as fuel is the same as that for shellac -- at least the fuel that I've seen is. You can use pure grain alcohol from a …

Aug 4, 2021 · Denatured Alcohol Go to most any backpacking blog, and you’re likely to hear about denatured alcohol as a cooking fuel. Some ultralight backpacking enthusiasts build their …

May 7, 2007 · Under NO circumstances should you ever use Coleman fuel, or white gas, in a stove that was meant to burn Meths, or denatured alcohol!!! Please take this comment VERY …

Oct 18, 2022 · In California, we cannot get denatured alcohol. Will it work to use isopropyl alcohol (rubbing alcohol) as shellac thinner?