I'm in love!!! I can only imagine how sick this is going to look once all the goodies go on, freakin' superb AJ!
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I'm in love!!! I can only imagine how sick this is going to look once all the goodies go on, freakin' superb AJ!
Your finishes are superb AJ.
Love the colour.
looks sensational AJ, you really have the clear coats sussed, can't wait to see the neck glued on and the hardware on, this will be a stunner.
Feet up for rest of the day, save your energy for the wood show tomoz !
ty Guys, Went to the show today. Wasn't that many displays there as it seems the greedy center want around $20,000 per stall.(That is what an old-timer from one of the wood turning displays told us, his group is a volunteer org that gives away whistles to kid also runs interactive lessons for kids.. they have to pay a $200 fee. It was once free for them)
So much wood... some really scrumptious black heart sassafras.. Laural Camphor.. ebony .. red gum..etc.. Dam pity I'm a pensioner and don't have the sort funds to be in a lolly shop like this! Any-hows, got some sample packs of veneer, will post some pictures later.
good stuff AJ, sounds like the same supplier the Tasmanian Huon pine factory had the best stuff by a mile at the Perth show.
Sounds like you got a similar mixed veneer pack as I did, well done mate, well spent money
Got the getting started in Marquetry pack (15 timbers in it), a few singular pieces of which are pictured below. Am kicking myself now for not buying the book matched pair of the darker one...(first picture)
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and the final piece
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Want to know a way to create your own spalting? you just add a bit of plain yoghurt to the surface of the wood, then leave it for a day or so then wipe off. that then creates a spalted finish.The bloke from Queensland woods told me that today..might give it a go out of being a nosey type of fella ..lol
Body now finished, wet sanded with 600, 1200, 2000 then 3000 grades. took all of around 15 mins then cut n polished. Next step is the neck, still pondering using a veneer ... not sure as the head has a hint of spalding and grain.
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