cork sniffers resonator project

[cork sniffer]

It wasn't hard but you convinced me to use Tru-Oil on the body front.
Problem now arises, I have a skim of timber filler at the neck joint that won't work with a see through finish so I'm thinking ... Black enamel sides and neck (possibly back or Tru-Oil on the back?).
The question is if I paint and cut back the black sides once hard, can I Tru-Oil over the front, binding and black enamel? This should smooth out the edge between binding and black enamel but retain a visual sharp edge?

[FrankenWashie]

Well that's a head scratcher and no mistake. Not sure about TO over Enamel.

[cork sniffer]

Well that's a head scratcher and no mistake. Not sure about TO over Enamel.

Thanks for comment.
Been told elsewhere not to Tru-Oil over enamel, probably will take OK but dull the finish.
Suggested I black enamel first, allow time to harden then mask off and Tru-Oil up to but not over the paint.
Open for more comment???

[FrankenWashie]

I'd recommend a method test first on some scrap and that will validate/invalidate your plan. Is it possible to do the clear in an enamel or an enamel safe clear topcoat?

[cork sniffer]

Found a little build time today. Cut a shape into the headstock and decided to pick up on the chrome body look with a polished alloy veneer headstock. I'm not sure but think once tuners are fitted and a custom logo breaking it up a bit it may be OK. Never seen such before, it's a big world and I've been sheltered :-( I have a test piece glued and clamped just now, if it takes I MAY fix it tomorrow.
Opinions welcome, it isn't too late to bin the idea.



Mock up with some of the chrome bits to get the vibe.

[blinddrew]

I reckon that would look pretty special actually. Don't think I'ver seen anything like it before.

[cork sniffer]

The glued up test piece worked great ...
I made the call early today to go this way, by late afternoon the tuners were screwed on :-). Still a lot of Tru-Oil and paint in front of me but another step hopefully in the right direction.

[Airwick]

The headstock looks great! keep up the great work mate.

[cork sniffer]

The headstock looks great! keep up the great work mate.

Thanks. My wife took one look at the headstock and said "I think I'll have this one". Bummer :-(

[FrankenWashie]

Yep, that is hot! Nice work there mate!