looking great Jeff, what's the next step ?
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looking great Jeff, what's the next step ?
Considering sanding back the front and staining it the same as the back. I'll sleep on it!!
The more I look at it, the more I love the cedar stained back but not all that impressed by the front....Sanding has begun.
https://i.imgur.com/3TxshrHl.jpg
1st sand with 180 grit
https://i.imgur.com/0g3MYW1l.jpg
Unfortunately, during that action, the body slipped off my lap and bounced on the concrete!!I did a sand back to see how deep the damage was... into the wood. 2 other points where it bounced were mainly on the binding.
https://i.imgur.com/Nx6FhdMl.jpg
Well, this is gonna take some time to fix!
Oh BUGGER!
I think we've all been there, I dropped the silent build on its headstock 2 nights ago. At the least it's proved my scarf joint is strong.
That should clean up okay once you've recoated though. Bummer that it happened. :(
Ah, this is doing it for me!!
https://i.imgur.com/AD20zMtl.jpg
2 coats of FW cedar.
If it comes up like the back and sides its going to be schmick!
Looking great!
Nice djefster
Mock assembly with new GF Dream 180 Vintage pickups.
https://i.imgur.com/Msb8MNel.jpg
I'll get another coat of Danish oil on today.
Any suggestions about inside the F hole cavity?? Leave it blonde or can we get some colour or black or.... ???
Looking good but I'd do the cavity matt black to highlight the top and scratchplate rather than distract from it.
JMTBW
Right call on the pearloid.
Thanks Dave. That's what I was leaning towards.Quote:
Originally Posted by dave.king1
How's the pickups.... I love em!Quote:
Originally Posted by Fretworn
Starting to get a good base up with the Danish oil. Having a few problems with lint/dust settling after most coats. Any suggestions?
https://i.imgur.com/sM8daX3l.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/cRRzaDjl.jpg
Logo decal on!
https://i.imgur.com/jdW8TsUl.jpg
I attempted an oil sand on the front of the Tele, wiped away the excess and gave it a 50/50 oil coat but when I checked it a few hours later I noticed that there were lots of tiny scratches from the sanding. I used 2000 grit but it seems to have ruined the nice gloss that was building up.
Think I might have to do a heavier sand back and get back to full coats.
Just waiting for pics to upload to IMGUR but the scratches can't really be seen in the photos.
Hey Djefster.
nice decal.
I haven't used danish oil but Ive used plenty of tru oil. I wouldn't worry about the scratches, you can always lay down more coats. you need to wet sand which will take the initial gloss off, then buff up the grades with a set of micromesh pads, once you get past 3000 it will gloss up again.
Thanks Andy. I've ordered a set of micromesh pads. I've stopped work on that one for a while (annoyed!!) but have started work on a flawed strat body I got from a company in USA. Lots of sanding and have just learnt how to remove dents... YAY. I'll post some pics soon. Others might get some ideas if they've not tried it before.
I've started using Danish Oil on some furniture projects for the Bride. (I wonder if its made from real Danes??) It is terribly stinky and there are some frightening warnings on the Feast Watson Packaging regards health and safety, so it is a case of much cross ventilation and respirator for the application work.
I've sanded through to 600 and the project is a mixture of pine ply, Tasmanian Oak and MDF, all surfaces seem to take it well but i've not multicoated yet i've only done a first coat. Seems nice but whiffy.
After standing back from this one for a few days, I gathered the strength to attack again. I gave it a wet sand with water plus a dash of liquid soap, then a full Danish oil coat.... the best yet. looks great> Maybe I just needed that extra curing time now that I have about 6 coats on it.Quote:
Originally Posted by Andy40
Can't wait to try it with mesh pads.
Yeah, you will see the difference, I'll never go back
Hi guys, it's been a while since I posted on the Build site. Xmas & January were a bit crazy but I continued to sand, oil, sand, stuff up, sand, fix the problems, cause more problems, etc. I did keep a photo log, I'll recommence thru to assembly.
https://i.imgur.com/VBLQIiWl.jpg
Took the advice and decided to black inside the F hole.
https://i.imgur.com/PDMjW0xl.jpg
Back's looking good.
https://i.imgur.com/HHkQjiil.jpg
Beginning assembly
https://i.imgur.com/GwwRCWcl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/x7ARR2sl.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/g02Zb17l.jpg
Beautiful djefster, that’s really looking fantastic. How does it sound?
Looks great.
Hi djefster, nice looking guitar you made mate
Thanks mate. It plays and sounds pretty good. It needs a professional set up. I've not learned those skills yet! I'm very happy with the way it's turned out. (just like a real one!!!)Quote:
Originally Posted by FrankenWashie
Awesome! You’ll have to post up a sound clip.Quote:
Originally Posted by djefster
Love it mate. I especially like the dark grain on the back.:cool:
Beautiful stain. Looks really great. Nice work.