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using UV light boxes for drying varnish

 
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mikebee
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 12:09 pm    Post subject: using UV light boxes for drying varnish Reply with quote
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
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PostPosted: Thu Oct 21, 2021 5:12 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
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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