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    you could do it that way MJG but I always worry about some of the timbermate coming out when you sand it. Sanding the bulk of the machine marks out now would be the safest method I think.
    If you have a orbital sander Jack that would save time
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    Okay thank you very much

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    Thanks, I'll see what I can do.

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    Neck

    I have finally finished sanding and painting and I have put on my clear coat and I'm ready to assemble. I have a screw on neck but I have also bought some glue. Is gluing and screwing the neck necessary or is that just overkill. If I were to glue also would I screw it before or after gluing.
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    Hi Jack,

    I probably would just go the screws. Gluing it will definitely be overkill and it also means if you have to do something to the neck, you'd need to steam the glue joint apart, which will stuff your finish on the body.
    The screw joint will be more than sufficient for your kit and gluing will only make life harder down the track.

    I like the look you've got going there, what have you used on the neck?

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    That's all very relieving.

    I used this on the neck.
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    Thanks

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    I keep hearing about the Feast Watson stains but I've never used it. I must get some and experiment.
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    This is the first time I've ever used any kind of stain but it seemed pretty good and went on very nicely. I would recommend although I have a lack of experience.

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    It's all good Jack, the main thing is it worked for you and form the photo it looks great! a nice rich colour which goes really well with the Black body. It'd be good to see some more photos of the build when you have it a bit further along.
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