Author - ubeaut

02Sep

Review from American User

Email from: Ray. Rehoboth, MA. USA Approved for publication by sender. Full name and other information not published for security reasons  I have been a woodturner for about 25 years. I got into it when my first son was born and made him a cradle with turned spindles. Time and family took precedence and I didn’t return to the lathe until I retired. Shellawax and EEE- Ultra Shine were the first polishing products I used. But I liked to experiment and tried many...

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28Aug

WHITE SHELLAC (dewaxed) More information

Some extra benefits of White Shellac (dewaxed) Dewaxed shellac is a versatile natural finish and sealer that woodworkers use because it  bonds to almost any surface and allows other topcoats to stick on top without peeling. Universal Sealer and Adhesion Primer Sticks to anything: Woodworkers apply it over old or unknown existing finishes because new topcoats will bond directly to it. Blocks stains and odors: It seals wood knots (especially in pine) and locks in tannins or smells before you paint.  Prevents raised...

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03Jun

THANK YOU MESSAGE

Email received from Lou 3rd June 2026 I just wanted to drop you a line and say since I’ve been a woodturner for 10+ years I’ve used the EEE- Ultra shine and the Friction Polish. Theirs been others I’ve tried but always come back to your products. They are simply the best and still enjoy them very much and at 73 years young they still make me appreciate my work and make it wonderful to show and display. Thank you

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04Oct

QUESTION RE SHELLAWAX CREAM

  EMAIL FROM Clint 4th October 2025 I've just used Shellawax Cream, on a Tasmanian Blackwood bowl. It looks great. Is it usual to apply a second coat? If the surface degraded, what do i do to repair it? (The bowl is a present to my 4 yo grandson, so I'm expecting it to be 'used'!) Thanks in advance. _____________ ​Hello Clint My response: 4th October 2025 For bowls and any thing else that will be used / subject to wear and tear you ideally need to do...

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17Jun

IMPORTANT HEALTH INFO

  BAD WOODS HEALTH HAZARDS AND WOOD Some of the potential health hazards associated with timber use In Australia, all wood dust is classified as carcinogenic (liable to cause cancer). Please read the following carefully it may save you some unwanted health problems. This list has been compiled to give woodworkers a little bit of an insight into the potential health hazards posed by some of the timbers they may use.   This list is not meant to discourage you from woodworking just as a guide to help...

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26Apr

HARD SHELLAC OVER WATER DYES

  Email from Tim  Hello there I recently purchased the Hard shellac to go over the water dyes also bought from you. I have 3 questions that i couldn't find answers for on the product or on your website. 1. How long do i have to wait for the water dye to dry before applying the Hard Shellac? 2. Can i apply the Shellac with a cloth as it is for a guitar? 3. How long do I wait between coats of Hard Shellac? Many thanks Tim ------ My response: Hello Tim I have...

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15Apr

FOODSAFE PLUS on BENCH TOP

  Email received from Nigel 15th April 2023 Good day, we currently use food safe plus to maintain a large mahogany live edge cutting board. We are in the process of making a new live edge benchtop with gas cooker and was wondering if you may any products that I could use as a base to seal the new bench top and then maintain with the food safe plus oil? Thanks ------ My response 15th April 2023 Hello Nigel Please don't use Foodsafe Plus on bench top....

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08Apr

QUESTIONS from LONG TIME USER

  EMAIL FROM Brian 3rd April 2023 To make it easier I have answer Brians email (in black), in line below (in blue). Hi Neil, I have contacted you in the past by phone, and want to follow up with some questions. I have been turning wood for 20 years and run classes in woodturning as well. I have always used EEE and Glow, and since reading your book and using some of your other products I want to increase the quality of the...

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02Apr

TRADITIONAL WAX over MINERAL OIL?

  Email from Anthony July 4th 2022 Hi, Im after some advice, am I safe to use U Beaut Traditional wax on top of a mineral oiled chopping board? Love you products by the way! Thanks for your time. ------ My response to: Anthony Jul 4th 2022 Hello Anthony So long as the mineral oil is dry that should be fine. If it is still oily even slightly oily then it may make the Traditional Wax a bit soft on the board. One of the better chopping block and board...

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02Apr

HARD SHELLAC in FRANCE

  Email from: Patrick 1st July 2022 Hello, I am in France and I'm trying to get some of your Hard Shellac. Is it available in Europe or the UK ? Thanks, Patrick ------ My reply: 1st July 2022 Hello Patrick WOODTURNING-POLISH.EU in The Netherlands, is our EU distributor and they do sell the Hard Shellac. Click on THIS LINK to see their pricelist for all products. They have distributors throughout EU including in France but I don't know if any of them stock the Hard Shellac. You...

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