Brent,
Just make sure that it is dried and wiped clean so there is no oozing.  And,
of course, use only pure Paddylac.  Makes a great combination finish.  The
oil "pops the grain" and the Paddylac seals it and gives a great polish.

George

George Wallace
Rocky Mountain Fine Furniture
Custom made furniture and pens
www.rmi.net/~georgew


> GG's-
>
> I've finished with oil, I've finished with shellac, but this is the first
time I'm
> going to finish with shellac over oil.  Do I need to do anything to the
final
> oil coat prior to the first shellac coat?  Lightly scuff sand w/400+?
> Burnish with an old rag?  Lightly scrape with a toothing blade in a 112?
> (Awesome scraping plane that I'm joking about using, Jeff.)  The only
> two things I'm concerned about are the finished looks of the piece ( a
> large bookcase) and the adhesion of the shellac to the oil.
>
> Any input is appreciated.  Thanks.
>
> -Brent Clukey
>