Let's get this Diary Started TL-TH1A

[djefster]

no worries Jeff the headstock is looking good, bit of a mashup with a strat shape on a tele but all good.
What clear stain are you using Dingotone ?
keep building up thin coats with at least 3 days curing time between coats and you will have a nice darker natural look

Check this.

[djefster]

Bugger, after all the good, careful work..... 1st lack of concentration!!!

[djefster]

The new Tele headstock for the factory TLG-1GD is coming along nicely.


Just a little more work on that bottom curve!!

[djefster]

Very nice shiny finish! Always best to use some metho on a rag to check for spots. Even after the first stain is on, you can remove glue spots with Goof Off, then restain. Next time....because there will be a next time.

Thanks for that tip.

Just straight metho onto the wood??

[ILRGuitars]

Thanks for that tip.

Just straight metho onto the wood??

Yep. The metho will evaporate quickly enough as to not damage the veneer. I then mark it with a pencil, which can be removed later.

[djefster]

Yep. The metho will evaporate quickly enough as to not damage the veneer. I then mark it with a pencil, which can be removed later.

Thanks ILR. That new tele neck has a strange blotch which I'll investigate tmrw.

[Andyxlh]

Looks like if you let that go nice and hard you will be able to get rid of that dribble with some fine sandpaper on a block...

[djefster]

Looks like if you let that go nice and hard you will be able to get rid of that dribble with some fine sandpaper on a block...

Thanks Andy, did that and re-oiled twice and now it's like glass.... well almost! Also learned the lesson (the hard way) to give it a few days to cure between coats. I bumped it slightly 12hrs after an oiling and bingo. I'll fix the nick when I get back to it.

[djefster]

Mount the bridge day! Thanks to Felix for doing this step for me and explaining the process.




Just wanted to see what my logo will look like. Think it needs to be horizontal.!

[FrankenWashie]

Looking sharp mate, nice work!