question about svt 40 wood stock

[r.fallon]

Hi there awhile ago I asked about wheather svt 40 wood was oil or varnish/shellac finnish. The answer that I got was that it was that they had shellac finnish, now what is an exceptable modern day equivalent to the stuff that the soviets used. Thanks AM.

 

[Skippy]

I think "amber shellac flakes" can be bought and mixed up to replicae the Russian finish.
Not sure exactly where it's sold but it's pretty identical apparently.

 

[skirsons]

you can buy amber shellac at the orange store

 

[sunray]

"...the stuff that the Soviets used..." Nobody knows exactly what that was. The Soviets didn't tell anyone. However, shellac can be had in any hardware store. Look in the furniture refinishing dept.

 

[H Wally]

I have found a reliable source of "...the stuff that the Soviets used...". It is however very difficult to get. It only grows under the toenails, on the teeth, and in the ears of the largest lunchladies at schools and in hospitals. Removal can be done numerous ways, but I prefer a flat headed 17' screwdriver and thick leather gloves. Sometimes I wear a painters mask, depending on the situation. For determining darkness of finished product you can follow the rule - the older and larger the lunchlady, the darker the resulting shellac. They seem to develope and age at the same time, which leads me to believe they are mutually dependant. Just remember, don't take it all, or it won't replenish itself for next time!