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The cabinet of your Etherwave Theremin is made of cabinet grade hardwood that looks good with virtually any wood finish that you care to apply. Here are some suggestions:
*it is extremely important that the finish you choose be non-conductive.
The pigment in many black paints and stains is composed of carbon, which conducts electricity. A finish of this sort will load the Etherwave’s antennas, thereby disabling the instrument. If you want to paint your cabinet black, it’s a good idea to select a lacquer or varnish with a label that lists the pigments materials. The list of ingredients should NOT include carbon or graphite.
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Now I need the help of someone smarter than me.
Although I lettered in algebra two years in a row, I still flunked chemistry two years in a row, so it’s a very weak topic for me.
The Moog instructions say not to use anything with carbon or graphite.
But every varnish or shellac finish has the warning, “CAUTION! CONTAINS ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS”
I already have one coat of the HELMSMAN SPAR URETHANE on the case and plan on 3 or 4 more coats.
Should I just burn the case in a fire and start over?
or will i be ok with this stuff?
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The cabinet of your Etherwave Theremin is made of cabinet grade hardwood that looks good with virtually any wood finish that you care to apply. Here are some suggestions:
*it is extremely important that the finish you choose be non-conductive.
The pigment in many black paints and stains is composed of carbon, which conducts electricity. A finish of this sort will load the Etherwave’s antennas, thereby disabling the instrument. If you want to paint your cabinet black, it’s a good idea to select a lacquer or varnish with a label that lists the pigments materials. The list of ingredients should NOT include carbon or graphite.
END QUOTE.
Now I need the help of someone smarter than me.
Although I lettered in algebra two years in a row, I still flunked chemistry two years in a row, so it’s a very weak topic for me.
The Moog instructions say not to use anything with carbon or graphite.
But every varnish or shellac finish has the warning, “CAUTION! CONTAINS ALIPHATIC HYDROCARBONS”
I already have one coat of the HELMSMAN SPAR URETHANE on the case and plan on 3 or 4 more coats.
Should I just burn the case in a fire and start over?
or will i be ok with this stuff?