FrankeWashie's EXA 1 customised kit

[brokin009]

wow its looks awesome Frankenwashie, i cant wait to see the finishing product.

[FrankenWashie]

Man Franken I really like the build and the back with the grain showing thru is great..
I don't think I could use the dingo tone even if I could get it here in the states. I have very little patience, although my builds have been t aching me some..

Haha I know what you mean, this build is in its 19th month!

[wazkelly]

Better late than never so the saying goes.

[FrankenWashie]

. Nearly there.....




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[JB RETRO]

Well I suppose you've got to get it right. Right? I really want to see the never ever build. Sounds alright

[FrankenWashie]

Well I suppose you've got to get it right. Right? I really want to see the never ever build. Sounds alright

SFG? NEVER!



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[FrankenWashie]

Well, the EX build is officially stuffed.
I don’t know how many black stump attempts this is, but it obviously doesn’t like me.
I have tried every technique suggested, and replicated this on the TL-TH and the IB Freebie and they have worked out okay, but the EX well, it’s just been contrary the whole time. Despite my best efforts, I have ended up with a roughened texture and some odd crazing. (I will post pictures in the morning, when the light is better for photos). There are areas that look okay head on, but under varied light angles, it looks crap.

I got the irritating with it this evening and basically said “F” it, put it together and cranked it up, it makes an agreeable noise, unless you are my neighbours. The EMG 81/85 Zak Wykde set is great, crisp, clear and angry, but I look at the finish and I want to weep.

I think I will tinker with it to adjust those things that need adjusting (Nut, Action, get the V and T pots around the right way, adjust the front PUP surround for fit) and at some stage work up the gumption to attempt a refinish. But not just now, I can’t face it and I have other things to finish.

[wazkelly]

Hi Frankie, good to hear most things have worked out ok. I know how much hard work you have put into this beast and wondering what you were using for top coats? DT perhaps?

Easiest fix to keep it black would be to sand back a few of the DT layers and maybe re-do with a quality fountain pen black ink then use clear acrylic rattle cans or Tru Oil over that. Andy seems to be the only forum member using DT that gets good good results. Mine always failed transitioning from Intensifier to initial top coat no matter how many times I wet sanded back and tried again. Maybe your layers under top coat are ok but just need to use a different product for the clears, as was the case on both of my Explorers with problem solved using DT instead. It goes on fine on top of DT.

[Kick]

Sorry to read that it didn't work out as you hoped it would be. Perhaps it is the best to put it away for awhile and take another chance later.
I'd really hoped it would turn out to be a great axe since I'm thinking of doing the same build.

[wazkelly]

Hi Frankie, good to hear most things have worked out ok. I know how much hard work you have put into this beast and wondering what you were using for top coats? DT perhaps?

Easiest fix to keep it black would be to sand back a few of the DT layers and maybe re-do with a quality fountain pen black ink then use clear acrylic rattle cans or Tru Oil over that. Andy seems to be the only forum member using DT that gets good good results. Mine always failed transitioning from Intensifier to initial top coat no matter how many times I wet sanded back and tried again. Maybe your layers under top coat are ok but just need to use a different product for the clears, as was the case on both of my Explorers with problem solved using TO instead. It goes on fine on top of DT.

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