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mikebee Junior Member
Joined: 03 Mar 2011 Posts: 13 Location: UK
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:09 pm Post subject: using UV light boxes for drying varnish |
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Just finished my fourth copy of the 1592 Amati viola.
This time I am having to use an UV light box to dry the varnish.
Don't know much about this - how long do I leave the instrument in the box to dry a coat of varnish? |
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L P Reedy Super Member
Joined: 02 Apr 2009 Posts: 276 Location: Brevard, NC
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Posted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:12 pm Post subject: |
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Until it is dry. That depends on the UV box (configuration, wattage, etc) and the varnish. You will just need to test. My varnish in my box takes less than 24 hours per coat, normally. |
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