For Paul...

[Toby Newell]

Thanks, seems there's quite a bit to learn. Never used one of these, I'll see if there are nay videos on YTube

Lol, you have a personal chaperone I just gave you the scoop. Doubt you will find much good on youtube, most wood finishing or restoration videos are laughably wrong. Much easier to use than normal paintbrushes, more like a large artists brush. You simply practice with them and work out your own style. Just apply shellac quite generously to one board, work quickly to spread, even up with long, broad strokes, overlap next section and keep a wet edge. I only watch youtube, been meaning to start a channel for years, you won't find any joy there, you just need practice.