Oh, wow! That’s looking really great. I’m a total noob when it comes to using the polishing compound - is it applied by hand? Or by a buffing mechanism of some sort?
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Oh, wow! That’s looking really great. I’m a total noob when it comes to using the polishing compound - is it applied by hand? Or by a buffing mechanism of some sort?
Dude that looks unbelievable, well done
Gorgeous. Top work.Quote:
Originally Posted by Denial
Just a tip when it comes to pushing in your bridge and tail piece receivers. Try and chamfer the edge of the holes a little, lubricate with wax and put the receivers in the freezer for 15 - 20 minutes before you install. shrinking them down in the cold makes them much easier to tap it without wrecking the finish, then they expand out and bite into the wood.
man that is a beautiful job of staining and finishing!
Holy Mo! that is looking so good. Superb work D
Great work there. Very smooth finish. You should be proud of yourself.
Amazing job!
Just... wow...
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JohnHQuote:
Originally Posted by JohnH
I did it all by hand. As the top on the body is all contoured veneer over the maple cap I did not want to use any mechanical sanding or polishing. So it was all done with a cotton rag and elbow grease. Even then on the sides of the body I got too enthusiastic and had to reapply oil to 5 spots where I rubbed through with the finish.
SonicQuote:
Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain
Thanks for the advice
Do you chamfer the edges with sandpaper?
I like the idea of putting the receivers in the freezer for a while, it is certainly hot here in Brisbane at the moment.