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Shelly, any progress here?

Sorry Nate. As for me, just a faulty TPS sensor. They had one in stock and I'm on the road again free of charge. BTW Hyundai's towing service is pretty good. They found a local agent and kept me well informed. Only had to wait a short time too.

What's that saying Horio? It's just as easy to build 3 as 1?

Twin Darkstars FTMFW!

Nice choice on the amp for sure. Hope the DAC is as good as I've heard it is.

The grain structure of that Purple Heart knob is the dead giveaway. Craig I like to use the catalyzed lacquer for small to medium projects that won't be subjected to really harsh conditions. For larger projects that may get more abuse (my tower of power stack) I like a modified tung oil. The one I use has added urethanes for durability... http://www.generalfi...rethane-topcoat It's still not as forgiving as shellac, but it is a wipe on finish, and quite durable and beautiful.

Sounds like a lot of fun!

Sorry to hear that Nate. I'll take dealing with my car dealer any day. Actually their service is excellent, and I needed to get into town anyway.

Shellac isn't used all that much over here anymore Craig. Polyurethanes and water based finishes have taken hold. I still like shellac as a sealer, and of coarse french polishing is an appreciated art form IMO. The Catalyzed Lacquer is very durable, non yellowing, has a beautiful depth, pretty good water resistance and is easy to use. Not to mention on a clear, warm day you can apply multiple coats in very little time.

Well, engine light's on and car is in limp along mode, so I guess I'm following the tow truck into Corpus Christi today.

Actually the third one down on the right looks like Pernambuco. the middle left one is almost certainly Purple Heart. Different products. Shellac is made from the excrement of the Lac beetle and denatured alcohol, and cures from the evaporation of the solvents. Whereas Catalyzed Lacquer (what I use) is made up of nitrocellulose resins and urea resins. It's a hybrid reactive finish that cures chemically, not from the evaporation of the solvents. Or at least not solely from evaporation.

Is it at lease quasi fun work?

Oops, confused this with NoNoNoNoNoNo's thread. Then noticed the absence of an H.

I don't need a pre-amp, but now I really want one anyway!

I'd give up the TICE, if the rest of me could be tiny again as well. Let's face it, I pretty near wore it out in the 80s and 90s anyway.

Welcome David.

Have a great Birthday Colin!

I wanted to be a porn star. Now I just talk about my big Dhik.

Congrat Mike's daughter! Congrat Mike! Quite an achievement!

I hope the two of you have a fantastic time!

I miss Freddy Mercury!

Well that depends on a few factors, but in general I'd say you want a 2" x 2" piece, and for comfort sake probably 6" long. this is assuming you'll be using a standard wood lathe. Kevin can probably comfortably turn shorter pieces on his equipment.

Lacquer.

Thanks guys and girls! Got taken to lunch by the crew...that was a first! Going to Dinner in a little while with friends and family. I don't feel 51.

I could totally see myself doing that.