murray kuun Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 When I learned violin making 15-20 years ago, it was taboo using French Polish, what is the feeling nowadays? I am doing my first ever FP application on an archtop I am making. This is after about 5 coats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Burgess Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 On an instrument you made yourself, you can do whatever you want. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Salve Håkedal Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 I use spririt varnish on my new instruments, and french polishing is part of the process. (If it's taboo, I don't care.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael.N. Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 It's the nature of French polishing that ensures a thin finish. I suppose you could end up with a thick finish if you kept at it for long enough. Most people become bored long before that happens though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Allen Posted June 15, 2020 Report Share Posted June 15, 2020 4 hours ago, murray kuun said: When I learned violin making 15-20 years ago, it was taboo using French Polish, what is the feeling nowadays? I am doing my first ever FP application on an archtop I am making. This is after about 5 coats. Are you talking about French polishing new or old instruments? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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