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Just MHO, but while you have it stripped, and going to replace the binding, I'd suggest tapering the transition of the body to the heel and scalloping the lower horn on the front. I find that factory transition to feel quite clunky.
2 cents...
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I'm referring to the PRS-style one.
And nice work on the TL too. Nice subtle burst.
interesting I know what you mean i did as wellQuote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
got a bit done over the weekend got the tele all done just waiting a couple of days to dry and then polish, got the prs all the bodywork done ready to redrill holes to put on a tunematic instead of the wrap over bridge, got the SG body and neck done and redrilling the bridge holes reasonably happy with the tele concidering it was a terrible piece of wood
here's the tele its nice and flat with good shine off the gun I did 4 double header coats then sanded 3 times
https://i.imgur.com/HgVxxdr.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OMDTSG2.jpg
ive done a mix of yellow dye on the nect to look a bit aged
https://i.imgur.com/R57Lxlm.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TamDGRj.jpg
this will be candy apple red I have spent hours on these 2 getting them flat have put new pearling on the prs
https://i.imgur.com/DiN03js.jpg
the SG I'm thinking black but that's not a given could end up any colour
https://i.imgur.com/G5Pm0pV.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZxXe9pa.jpg
A couple of updates been fighting the weather as been raining cats and dogs for the last week which has been giving me grief, the air is way too moist I've picked up a cheap guitar from cashies it's a Blueline never heard of them but figured its something to give it some loving, it has a resin body with a maple cap figured I would see what it's like compared to a all wood, the SG I've put 3 coats of candy apple red I've got a new supplier for pearls, flake, and candy concentrate they are in the UK took 3 weeks to arrive $18 postage and the candy is really nice and coverage is also good haven't been happy with the Australian one as colour isn't that great I'm going to order some gold, tangerine, cherry red, green, and a deep blue, the telecaster ive put a 2k HS clear over the stain but only got it sanded ready for the final which im hopeing to shoot that tomorrow, the PRS i'm still sorting the new bridge out haven't made much progress
ok the SG is more of a trial I've put a silver base with 3 coats of candy apple red not bad for just 3 coats havent cleared it yet
https://i.imgur.com/alCF6S3.jpg
Here is the Blueline it had a flat top with off-white purfling which I have removed and routered over the edge which I like better I've used a binder over the wood primed ready for a colour
https://i.imgur.com/6nfsNJi.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/p8mcPri.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ZvSlGnH.jpg
@McCreed can't do the horn on the PRS it's hollow body as there is nothing there so I can't do that mod on it which is a bummer
Hey all couple of updates 1 is finished, 1st is a strat like blueline, silver base, 6 coats candy apple red, and 8 coats of clear all in lacquer should come up after the polish, next is a SG 4 coats of Black 8 coats of clear lacquer ready to polish in a couple of days pretty standard affair, 3rd is the telecaster it's done in Rit yellow dye, back, sides, and burst in red mahogany stain 5 coats HS 2K Clear have sealed the body with binder the 2 coats yellow dye on the front, rear binder, stain back side and burst then 2K clear, have used kluson tuners have used 1 coat light yellow on the neck and clear lacquer
next, i'm going to do a strat and another tele
https://i.imgur.com/grXNJjG.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/A4pdaJQ.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/dKzpfSd.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ilUUKH4.jpg
Those all look great phrozin! Especially the TL. The black neck pickup cover is a subtle but nice touch.
Ahh... I some how missed that it's a hollow body!Quote:
@McCreed can't do the horn on the PRS it's hollow body as there is nothing there so I can't do that mod on it which is a bummer
They look amazing.
Mc was a good idea mate never the less
cheers
I've altered the strat one I routed out the top and bottom pups to fit p90s and ordered 2 strats today grab 2 of the AST-1's the Mahogany body peaked my interest, i luv Strats lol
a couple of updates I've redone the candy red strat like I've routed out the top and bottom pup to suit p90's, and I picked up another strat but with 24 frets never seen 1 before so when I seen the neck i'd try get it sounds pretty good as well wasn't going to get any more until I finish the 2 strats I'm hoping show up tomorrow so ill have 7 to do
here's the rerouted body really looking forward to playing this one its pretty much finished just polish to do in a few days
https://i.imgur.com/2nC6hnY.jpg
here's the new Strat I've sanded it back to bare wood used a Rit racing red dye with a red mahogany burst can't see how it will look until it's cleared the body I'm not sure what wood, as it's very hard, was a nightmare to sand 2 piece body nothing too tricky with this
https://i.imgur.com/MA2chZ4.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/qcVLq7e.jpg
on a different note I was surfing ebay a week and a half ago and come across these spray guns which were pretty cheap $35 has 2 pots and different needles and caps I purchased 2 of them to try out, so you guys who have been thinking of going to the next level instead of rattle cans they have a great fan and a reasonable finish off the gun, I have used them on the top body so getting into spraying without the high cost will run great on a compressor with just a 120 fad, its a cheap beginner set up the advantages of a gun are many
https://i.imgur.com/TEnne5R.jpg
link
https://www.ebay.com.au/itm/324780192684
Phrozin is far more experienced than I, but my first gun is identical to the one he posted (except mine has blue couplers).
I have had no problems with it (apart from "operator error" :p) and will concur that it's a great starter option.
I got mine roughly 5 years ago and it only came with 1 x 600ml cup and was $39... so the one above is definitely a bargain!
Thanks Phrozin (and McCreed) for the cheap spray gun info.
What are your thoughts on a suitable compressor?
A while ago I was looking to downsize mine, and was considering something like THIS.Quote:
Originally Posted by Trevor Davies
I haven't done a lot of research into the Lincoln brand, but the specs are what I'm looking for in a replacement.
My current unit is 2.5HP Belt Drive, 55L, 185L/min. Way more than I need...
Thanks McCreed.
This Lincoln looks very similar to the picture of Simon B's compressor from his post at:
https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=12104&p=222080&viewfull=1#post222 080.
Similar, but slightly different specs. Hyundai have a very good reputation for their motors but I've not found any available in AUS. (Amazon, but only UK)Quote:
Originally Posted by Trevor Davies
Lincoln make quite a wide range of tools, but again, I've not been able to find any info on this particular model compressor.
I've been looking today, as this has got me thinking again about making the change. We'll be moving some time in the near future and downsizing would be a good idea for me.
I may ring Sydney Tools tomorrow and have a chat with someone to get some more info. Hopefully I get someone that's not just interested in selling me something just because he's a salesman. (or salesperson :o)
I bit the bullet and picked one up today.
The specs meet the needs of the Star 0.8mm gun. So hopefully all will work well.
I had a bit of a play (no spraying though!) and it seemed to work well. I will need to learn how to use it correctly. Though I think I'm more worried about cleaning the gun after use.
BTW, the salesperson did try to sell me the best of the best (for unlimited budgets!) so as to meet all spraying needs. But I held firm.
Did you get the Lincoln, or something similar?
I just realised there are Sydney Tools stores are all over the country. (not just Sydney :o)
My only comments on the Lincoln is that the drain valve is slightly up from the bottom at an angle. My first compressor had that and it was a PITA tipping the compressor on its side to drain the water out. The Hyundai has it right at the bottom and it's easy to drain at the end of each session (not that there's ever a lot of water) in it.
And just make sure that the hose connection types match on the compressor, hose and gun all match. Otherwise you'll have to order more connectors before you can try it all out.
Don't forget the hose(s) and an inline filter as well, ideally one with a pressure regulator you can fit at the gun end. You need a hose long enough to keep the compressor well away from the spraying area.
That's good observation Simon! I hadn't noticed that... and I can see how it would definitely be a PITA. My present unit is on the bottom (as has every one I've ever used before). Seems like it should be a standard position. Lowest point and all...Quote:
My only comments on the Lincoln is that the drain valve is slightly up from the bottom at an angle. My first compressor had that and it was a PITA tipping the compressor on its side to drain the water out.
MCQuote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
I had a Lincoln LB3050 3HP 50L for a bit its a bloody good compressor it is actually an underrated pump said its fad was 260 but is more like 320-350, I sold it when I had the top of my hand take off as wasn't sure I could work a spray gun anymore, I have a triple cyl 17cfm 3.5hp 60lt FAD is 450, mainly because I use Iwata guns which have huge airflow and suck the guts out of the compressor
Trevor
if you are not bothered too much about noise
this has really good spec's for the money
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/l...air-compressor
the ones i wouldn't buy again is a super cheap auto belt drive because they reduced the receiver size to only 40lt they did that to raise it FAD which was pretty low, the problem is it's always on the pump and doesn't keep up, and the price their asking is too high for what you get. if you want 1 to just spray guitars with the gun in the link this will work just fine as has a decent FAD and 50lt receiver at a great price, I actually buy a lot of gear from Sydney tool
https://sydneytools.com.au/product/l...air-compressor
if anyone wants to upgrade to a compressor and gun i buy all my painting supplies from a crash repair supplier as if you buy in bulk it's way cheaper
here are some links to the guys I use
https://www.autorepairsdirect.com.au/
and here
https://www.autolac.com.au/
I buy my candy paints from here I buy in bulk there in the UK but they have pretty decent delivery time and better quality products I buy in powder form theres a few guys on ebay but their pearls and candy concentrate is pretty average al have a lot of crap in there powders
https://perfectpearlsandpigments.co.uk/
if anyone wants to know how to paint just pm me also Sonic is switched on with painting with a gun and of cause Simon is a guru of everything guitar related
stars are a pretty decent gunsQuote:
Originally Posted by Trevor Davies
got my 2 strats today both of them are really great quality same as the telecaster I got the other week was a nice piece of wood as well haven't got a plan of attack for them yet
https://i.imgur.com/itDvxZl.jpg
Yes I got the Lincoln - LCS24 24L Oil-Free 1HP Silent Air Compressor. Also got a hose and connections matching the Star gun.Quote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
I have not got an inline filter yet with a regulator, or a second hose as they had run out of stock!
Bit of an update the 24 fret strat has its clear done so now needs to wait a couple of days to harden and then polish this 1 I've used the rit dye racing red, I have sanded it every 2 double header coats of clear picture doesn't do it justice has a nice shine off the gun
https://i.imgur.com/DqrcRsG.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/5PVdNva.jpg
I really like that burst.
Great gloss even before polishing!
Nicely done.
Thanx guys
got this done today used RIT yellow dye and a little warmer for the burst, the burst on this was a real pain it kept bleeding into the yellow making it too harsh, I did the yellow and used a binder over it but still kept bleeding, did the yellow and then 2 coats of clear to seal the yellow then I shot the burst, I'm thinking the mahogany wood was like a sponge, the other strat I haven't a plan for yet I did a matching front of the headstock the same but might go with a bit darker on the burst, not sure if I will go over it with lacquer or 2k clear see what it's like when I get there, for those interested I used a small touch-up gun with 1.0mm needle with the fluid almost off with 8 psi at the gun anymore it was way too much fluid still would have liked it more subtle it is possible I may redo the burst, but give you an idea where im heading with this bugger
https://i.imgur.com/Jm8HmW1.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/uMALsN5.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/OqDXbCi.jpg
I like the colour combination.
You going natural/clear on the back of the neck?
yep just the front of the headstock was hoping to clear it but had a slack day did get much doneQuote:
Originally Posted by McCreed
had a busy day I have got both mahogany strats in clear will let them cure and sand them back and drop a couple of flow coats then ready to polish, I have finished the 24-fret strat and polished just haft to do some headstock decals and clear them in, 1st mahogany strat is yellow Rit dye black burst its got about 12 coats of clear it's going to match my tele, 2nd strat I redid the burst I wasn't happy I mixed up Oak stain with 40% clear which made it blend better both these are going to be my go-to guitars I'm going to put 1 with noiseless alnico pups, and the other twin rail pups and better bridges on both, the next 1 is the red and black Strat it's staying like it came pretty much stock just with the 24 fret neck all 3 have 3 coats of binder 1 under the dye and 2 over it then clear
1 Rit yellow dye with black burst 12 coats of clear lacquer over 3 coats binder for grain fill
https://i.imgur.com/B9ZXCO3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Lw0Puy0.jpg
2 Rit yellow dye oak burst 8 coats of clear lacquer over 3 coats binder for grain fill
https://i.imgur.com/C72EO2G.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/llnH9UE.jpg
3 Rit racing red dye, black burst 12 coats clear lacquer 3 coat binder under the red
https://i.imgur.com/DmwTxJY.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/yCvm8Wp.jpg
VERY nice phrozin!
Oh my, that red one is sweet
thanx Mc, and dave
This is looking gorgeous. The colours, the burst and the finish are stunning.
hey dudes and dudettes made a huge mistake with the yellow and black mahogany Strat was putting its last clear coats on and bumped it on the armrest of my chair while it was still wet leaving a huge scrape on the back that bad it wasn't salvageable as couldn't match the yellow dye and clear colour, repairing it was a problem so I stripped back all the clear and go again, a bit of a bugger and yep I do shit like that at times. I figure while doing that ill modify it to fit Humbuckers and a Floyd Rose bridge I took out of a Kramer strat I was given last year my white pearl pickguard Adam sent arrived yesterday, after nutting out scale length I grab the router and got into it was very nervous that if I buggered it up it would be a waste of a kit. took my time and ended up with this I think colour ill redo it the same as it was ATM but knowing me I could change my mind on that, here is my progress so far ill sand it all and apply the dye tomorrow bust and clear after 3 coat of binder to reseal the grain again
Mathew thank buddy have you ordered your next kit yet?
it went from this
https://i.imgur.com/B9ZXCO3.jpg
too this
https://i.imgur.com/5buScZl.jpg
hey chaps few updates both I have redone had a lot of issues with fish eye on 1 the other clear wouldn't dry after 3 days it was still sticky and not good for lacquer, 1st I use a different yellow as was too brown on the mahogany body so this was rit Neon Yellow bust is red mahogany stain in a 50/50 with clear, I have finished in HS 2K Clear 5 coats and I've polished it, the 2nd is the one that didn't dry I had to literally washed with soap and water let it dry overnight and went over it with a heat gun to dry the wood so no moisture left did the trick, I've done this a little different I've used 3 coats binder sanded to 240g dry then I've put 8 coats of candy apple red tint and 8 coats of clear ive used lacquer I'm going to leave it for 5 days to harden up before I polish it the 1st one I have redone a Kramer neck for it the floyd was off it as well but the body was buggered guy who gave it to me butched it and totally destroyed, i apologise if the pics look a bit dull thats just my ph camera which sucks
https://i.imgur.com/p5hTyn3.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/PhWZD9p.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/f7M51Df.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/ne5AliV.jpg
here's the 2nd I haven't done a neck yet
https://i.imgur.com/R6ZrKNv.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/Bl7T7V8.jpg
Hey guys just a quicky I'm retiring from doing guitars sold the last one today I'm getting into something else for a while, as after doing it for 7 years i'm burnt out its been a really hard thing being in a wheelchair from banging the wet paint on my chair and having to redo it gets a bit old I've met lots of great guys here, hope I've given you some help anyhow all the best guys and girl
phroz out 😁
Good luck with your new endeavors phrozin. It has been great to see your builds - they certainly give some of us inspiration and a lofty standard to try to achieve. Thank you.
Hey guys & gals seems I've inherited some guitars to fix my lad got himself a few kits but after 1 Burnt through the clear another he was polishing flew off into my lathe which I've had to completely redo them as he's given up on them told him I would help him but said no which is a little disappointing, here's some pic's and what progress I've made so much for me retiring from painting but he's my boy. For those who don't know Omuine is my lad he's 15
Ok 1st is his ES all I've done on this is put a 2k clear over it and repaired the purfling as was pretty bad and I'm going to polish it for him I think he's done OK with this 1
https://i.imgur.com/9SpOFEL.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/nEDzVl5.jpg
The next is his Les Paul I've done all this as the body had quite a few cracks in the back which I've fixed and sprayed it in black on the back it has a 2k clear and I will polish it in a few guys
https://i.imgur.com/PzjPsu6.jpg
https://i.imgur.com/TG9Tl4T.jpg
This strat hit the lathe killed the paint I've stripped it back I think its an ash body I'm not sure what ill do whether to stain or do a candy on it I've got candy dark cherry, candy sky blue, candy cobolt blue, candy apple green candy apple red, candy tangerine
https://i.imgur.com/vuw1S6b.jpg
this one is Max's squire hard ail strat I've redone the candy tangerine on it as he sprayed it not enough over lap so was streaky this one I wouldn't mind owning it lol its painted in candy tangerine over silver I will 2k clear it in the next couple of day
https://i.imgur.com/vol5Cw5.jpg
Mate, you do such great work! I wish I had your skills for painting.
Also, you wouldn't be the first person to come out of retirement! And, family is family, so oh well...
Love that candy tangerine!
+ 1 for the great work.
I also hope the lathe is OK!