I've just soaked up a lot of other people's knowledge over the years, so it only seems fair to me to pass it on. Like anything, a lot of it seems obvious once you know it. The main thing is not to panic as there's normally always some way around any problem, and in some cases you may not have a problem at all.
Let me raise a glass to. On you Simon! Thank you!Originally Posted by teamjeffo
Nr 1: Red Widow LP-1MQ (Finished) ->Diary<-
I finally managed to do the sanding and painting
Here is the result:
I'm pretty happy with the result. During the process I realized that I wanted darker blue shade. It just looked more consistent. I didn't know beforehand if I would go for the burst as I was doubting my abilities. In the end, I decided to go for it anyway :P
Last edited by Thibault; 12-09-2017 at 07:36 AM.
Off topic: I also got a bit crazy and ordered another DIY kit. There is pretty big glue problem in the center. If you happen to have some ideas how it could be dealt with that would be awesome !
Hi Thibault, it's a bit hard to see the glue spots, can you wipe over the veneer with a damp cloth and take a photo and post please ? There are glue remover products such as goof off I would try that. The other method using a small wire brush you will risk damaging the thin veneer. The ES-2V build coming along well !
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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
Is it just me, or is there a gap between the two halves of that veneer?
'As long as there's, you know, sex and drugs, I can do without the rock and roll.'
good point Pabs, certainly looks like it when you zoom in.
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
Use Goof Off for the glue spots. Works well but you might just need to use some extra stain on those areas. No big problem.
Yes! There is gap and in the factory they have "fixed" it with a random wood splinter and glue
It's a good opportunity to learn new things
Thanks for the feedback!
I took some closeups !
I used methylated spirits to highlight the area.
Last edited by Thibault; 12-09-2017 at 06:59 PM.
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