Fretty I thought 10mm dowels would be a standard size, you checked the Big Green Shed ?
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Fretty I thought 10mm dowels would be a standard size, you checked the Big Green Shed ?
Yep, 9.5mm & 12mm... unless they've hidden them somewhere. You can tell that place is owned by Coles, the shelves are stacked in the nonsense way that supermarkets use.Quote:
Originally Posted by wokkaboy
try a different green shed Fretty, a search on the website shows 2 types of 10mm wooden dowels
http://www.bunnings.com.au/search/pr...q=wood%20dowel
Ummm well these came from Mitre 10 (apparently). The brand is Prestige and they are nominally 10mm in diameter.
I just mic'ed a couple and they range from 9.85 to 10.05 mm.
I was assuming that it would be better to use non-fluted dowel. It that stuff is ok then I will be able to get them.
In my case it won't be visible so the ridges wont make a difference - they actually help bite in and also carry the glue in.Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
So almost back to where I was last weekend.
Dowel is in place, a couple more coats of oil and the neck assembly can recommence. (phew). I just hope I drilled the new hole right :)
6°C in the shed right now, so I guess I'll wait a bit to start on the first top coat on the body. Might be a good day to drag the bench out into the sun, to try and speed it all up a bit.
This slowly slowy stuff just doesn't fit my instant gratification needs. :)
I've used fluted dowels on an LP headstock. No problem, but it is a painted one
Well the first final coat has gone onto the top.
It looks like it will take a few coats. The first coat was drawn straight into the timber of the veneer, like a sponge. I am not too disappointed to see that as it means the oils and waxes are being held by the cells.
I've just got to maintain the patience to wait until next weekend to put the next coat on :)
Dingo Tone First Top Coat:
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First Oil Coat on back and sides:
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