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Clyde looking for a finish for coffee cups

Clyde Osterhout

Clyde Osterhout

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I tried my hand at turning a red cedar coffee cup with stainless steel insert and walnut handle. I finished it with a shellac but was told that shellac doesn't hold up well to lots of use. Should I use lacquer or something else? I don't know much about finishes. Thanks
 

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