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    making progress!

    After much thought about the dog bite marks, and several people telling me it makes a good conversation piece, I decided to steam them and get as much out as possible and then leave it.
    It is barely...
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    It has been some time since I have worked on...

    It has been some time since I have worked on this. It sat still in the box in the middle of the room on the floor for three weeks. My wife and I left for the afternoon and my dog got upset with me....
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    Simon, I was thinking about how to sand out those...

    Simon, I was thinking about how to sand out those scratches and scraping seem to be a great solution as I can get very close to the frets. I will try something on the stain and see what happens. I...
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    I caught up with the latest pictures of the flaws...

    I caught up with the latest pictures of the flaws in this kit. Some nice cross grain scratches on the fretboard that came that way.
    The before and after(steaming) pics of the dents in the neck. Some...
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    The tuners also look just like what comes on a...

    The tuners also look just like what comes on a Mexican Fender. They felt good and tight but not binding.
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    Well, that went very well! I used the soldering...

    Well, that went very well! I used the soldering iron and a damp paper towel on those two dents that were in the neck. That was so nice! Rarely does anything turn out so easy as that did. After just...
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    Have you tried soap or wax on the threads first?...

    Have you tried soap or wax on the threads first? Nothing more frustrating that breaking a screw off in something, rounding out the head, or having stainless nus & bolts seize up on you. Good thing...
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    Thanks Simon, I know that sounded like a somewhat...

    Thanks Simon, I know that sounded like a somewhat dumb question to most but I picked up a couple of vendors I did not know about!
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    Fender3X, I just took a good look at that body...

    Fender3X,
    I just took a good look at that body and noticed it is 1-piece. Sweet! I'll trade ya 4 for 1! I think you made a good choice on that finish.
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    Simon, I did read others statements pertaining to...

    Simon, I did read others statements pertaining to the poor quality of the screws and the tendency to snap off. Where are you sourcing new screws in the USA? I will check the tuners as you suggest...
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    Fender3X, You have hit on something that I had...

    Fender3X, You have hit on something that I had not considered. I can always attempt the sunburst and see how it turns out. If I don't like it, I can always paint over it, hopefully. I say hopefully...
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    Simon, Thank you for the help and opinion. I have...

    Simon, Thank you for the help and opinion. I have built a few pieces of furniture in the past and I believe the wood should "speak" to you as to the finish. I Would like to ask you to explain why you...
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    I have to admit, I was a little bummed out when I...

    I have to admit, I was a little bummed out when I saw the joinery on the 4 piece body, and that knot. But I understand for the money it is one of the low end kits and I knew it would not be perfect....
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    Trevor, Thanks for your input! I see you have a...

    Trevor, Thanks for your input! I see you have a number of builds under your belt! No problem on the body ding as you mentioned, the pickguard will cover it. The CA trick, I had used long ago when I...
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    McCreed, Thank you for your input. I will...

    McCreed,
    Thank you for your input. I will forward the pics to PB just so they can see the quality coming out of the factory. I should have remembered the CA glue tip from my model building days....
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