looks good what I can see Ben.The pics aren't very focussed, have you got dirty lens?
some nice grain on the lower half of the body
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Yeah I started yesterday put on the Timbermate overnight and sanded it back today will post some pics
Last edited by Ben1902; 25-08-2015 at 12:14 PM.
Hey Ben, the walnut timbermate will be great in the ash grain. I used this on my Ash LP and I was very happy with the look.
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Gav.
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I have sanded it down to 400, should i stealwool it as well before it stain.
Hi Ben that grain looks amazing, you scored big time !
400 grit should be fine enough before first stain coat.
Only need to steel wool between coats
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in
The Timbermate really helped, without it the grain is far less defined. Really good idea and only adds about 20 min or so (including drying) to the sanding down. Glad I did not go any darker with the Timbermate as it would have been to dark I think. Also worth taking your time sanding it down and moving up the grades I started at 120 and moved to 360 then 400 each sanding helped bring out the grain as well. learning loads already and its only day 2 :P
Last edited by Ben1902; 25-08-2015 at 12:52 PM.
Ben don't skip too many grits. If you went 120 to 360 grit you may miss some sanding some machine and tooling marks.
Looks damn fine in the last photo
Current Builds and status
scratch end grain pine tele - first clear coat on !
JBA-4 - assembled - final tweaks
Telemonster double scale tele - finish tobacco burst on body and sand neck
Completed builds
scratch oak.rose gum Jazzmaster - assembled needs setup
MK-2 Mosrite - assembled - play in
Ash tele with Baritone neck - neck pup wiring tweaks and play in