This weekend I am away from the shop and watching my daughter play hockey at a tournament in Aspen. When hockey season starts my shop time takes a serious hit! She plays on a traveling all girls team and it keeps us very busy to say the least! So, when it comes to shop time I need to find efficient methods to work. My French polish method allows me to get a lot done in not very much time.  
 
French polish doesn't have to be difficult! People make it much more complicated than necessary. 
Recently I received the pics below from a student that took my Online French polish course available at the Lutherie Academy. I think the results speak for themselves. 
 
  
In my private classes my student and I completely French polish the entire guitar in 6 - 8 hours spread out over two days. In both my 6 Day Acoustic Guitar Building Course and my 6 Day Classical Guitar Building course, I show the complete process, from beginning to end, as my student and I finish the guitar. It includes surface prep, sanding and pore filling, as well as the entire shellac application process -  from seal coats to showroom shine.  

Here is what others are saying about my French polish course:

You won't regret going with Robbie's FP method. No finish is perfect or foolproof, but Robbie's method is as close as you can get. Peter

I viewed Robbie's online French polish course, and it is fantastic! If you are considering French polish I would highly recommend it. His method will save you a ton of time, and with a little practice you will have very satisfactory results. Mark

I signed up for Robbie’s 6 day build (this May) and since I’d bought the 6 day videos as he recommended (and it has a full French polish section) I finished that guitar simply from watching the video and it turned out great. Pat

Robbie's course it's fantastic! My first experience with French Polishing was in person with Robbie when I built a guitar with him, and I can tell you the online course doesn't miss any of the details. The great thing about the course is you can rewatch sections. His camera work is really good as well and you can see the shellac flashing off in many shots. Todd

With Robbie’s course it a real added value to any stringed instrument. Not to hard to master and a skill for a lifetime:) Dick

I loved Robbie’s video course. Clear, concise and well explained and you can watch it as often as you need! Barry

I finally got my French Polish Course! I’m learning a ton! The French Polish course is a secret weapon! - Tim

I am a furniture maker and recently purchased your Shellac video class. I tried you process on a jewelry box and I could not be more happy. The results were superb and I thank you for sharing your process. - Doug 

I would like to express deep gratitude for your French polish course. By far the best result I have been able to get from a French polish technique! Thank you for making it available. - Ben

I have been looking for years for a finishing method that produces spectacular results. I think I finally found it. - Bryan

I purchased your video on French Polishing a guitar. This was the first time I had taken this approach to finishing, and I was extremely please with the results. - Jeff

I’m wrapping up my second guitar, which I finished following your French Polish method. I’m really happy with the results. Thanks for making those videos. - Eric

Your French polishing approach has really helped, particularly with soundboard finishing. I learned French polishing from (Well known luthier and finisher), but could never get the technique to work. - Bill