First build, blue widow LP quilted

[Sonic Mountain]

I have allowed the Tung oil to cure for about 10 days, the body has then been wet sanded with 800 , 1500 and 2000 wet and dry sandpaper
It has then been polished with meguiar's ultimate polishing compound
It is getting a lovely mirror finish.

Gorgeous. Top work.

Just a tip when it comes to pushing in your bridge and tail piece receivers. Try and chamfer the edge of the holes a little, lubricate with wax and put the receivers in the freezer for 15 - 20 minutes before you install. shrinking them down in the cold makes them much easier to tap it without wrecking the finish, then they expand out and bite into the wood.

[Denial]

Gorgeous. Top work.

Just a tip when it comes to pushing in your bridge and tail piece receivers. Try and chamfer the edge of the holes a little, lubricate with wax and put the receivers in the freezer for 15 - 20 minutes before you install. shrinking them down in the cold makes them much easier to tap it without wrecking the finish, then they expand out and bite into the wood.

Sonic
Thanks for the advice
Do you chamfer the edges with sandpaper?
I like the idea of putting the receivers in the freezer for a while, it is certainly hot here in Brisbane at the moment.