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^Aye. Many a shred!
So I had a crack at patching today.
First, I Macgyver'd a mixing pot out of breakfast.
http://i.imgur.com/L99JWxG.jpg?1
And all patched up ready for a good sanding tomorrow night or Saturday.
http://i.imgur.com/GROqwEN.jpg?1
Stay tuned!
moving ahead mate, watching this one - enjoy!
"First, I Macgyver'd a mixing pot out of breakfast"
True, McGyver could make something out of anything. He also didn't carry a gun but apparently he can wield an axe!
MacGyver ain't no one to mess wit'.
So today I went to work on the filler that I applied. Armed with sandpaper, a dustmask, and 120 hours worth of metal, I set to work.
4 hours later, DB's mantra running through my head to the tune of Bullet in the Head by Rage Against the Machine, and a dead arm, I finally stopped.
And the result...
http://i.imgur.com/b1xh5ff.jpg?1
Much prettier! Moved onto 180 grit and that will be a job for tomorrow.
Onwards!
Looks like you might need more than 120 hours of metal before you are done. ;)
Looks amazing now though. Good work.
Aye. I haven't even started neck prep yet.
Speaking of which - how does one know which grit to start with? The neck is already in pretty good shape... Is there a standard grit they're sanded to in the factory? Fretboard + neck?
Another day, another 4 hours sanding. Body prep is finished. Just going to do a quick pass with some 240 tomorrow + 0000 wool then it'll be time for staining.
Soon...
http://i.imgur.com/va3OHPL.jpg?1
Bumping ^ ^ ^ any ideas on above question?
Also, will wiping the body with a damp cloth show all the flaws or is there a better way? Want to make sure it is 100% prior to stain.
don't know if there is a standard grit, but I hve found 240 is a good start
damp cloth works well
Nick, give the neck similar sanding treatment to the body, I normally use 180, 220 and 240 grit papers. The level of sanding that comes from the factory varies so if the neck looks pretty well sanded you had a win. Can't hurt to sand more as DB's mantra says !
Did you mean to say 120 minutes of metal ? 120 hours is 5 full days !
One of my fave albums RATM self title !
Looks like you are stocked up nicely with wudtone stains and some new Dingotone !