Rebirth - ES12 to ES6

[Rossc0]

the power of tooth picks, original screw wholes filled and sanded back with 60 grit to start and even out the dowels



Pilot holes for the new tuners, will drill out once I have them to ensure I get the right size, probably be something like

https://www.realparts.com.au/tuning-...ckel-4308.html





Will hand finish the headstock shape to get the open book as best I can, then sand up to 320 probably.

Interesting fact: Finished this build originally in June. Sanding the black of the headstock, it still wasn't fully cured underneath. gummed up everything. Obvioulsy my painting technique leaves a lot to be desired.

[king casey]

If any of the doweling requires filling, I would not use Timbermate.
Under paint it will shrink.

cheers, Mark.

[Bakersdozen]

If any of the doweling requires filling, I would not use Timbermate.
Under paint it will shrink.

cheers, Mark.

What do you suggest KC?

[Fretworn]

What do you suggest KC?

After trying it myself, I’d suggest veneer.....

[FrankenWashie]

What do you suggest KC?

Builders bog will likely be okay

[king casey]

What do you suggest KC?

I've tried Selley's Maple plastic wood but it's not terribly smooth.
Just go with what Frankie says. (I think Sonic Mountain uses it also)

I would veneer to stain but if it's going to be painted then that's a bit a of a waste IMO.

cheers, Mark.

[Bakersdozen]

I've tried Selley's Maple plastic wood but it's not terribly smooth.
Just go with what Frankie says. (I think Sonic Mountain uses it also)

I would veneer to stain but if it's going to be painted then that's a bit a of a waste IMO.

cheers, Mark.

Cheers! Yep plastic wood is pretty lumpy and crumbly when dried. Good suggestions thanks lads

[Sonic Mountain]

I've tried Selley's Maple plastic wood but it's not terribly smooth.
Just go with what Frankie says. (I think Sonic Mountain uses it also)

I would veneer to stain but if it's going to be painted then that's a bit a of a waste IMO.

cheers, Mark.

Heya, the stuff I'm using is automotive bog, not sure if it's the same stuff. Seems to be working so far, but I have no long term data on how it will hold up.

This isn't the same brand I have, but is the same stuff.

https://www.supercheapauto.com.au/p/...=en_AU&start=3

[king casey]

No worries SM.
I've had this stuff laying around for quite a while. It is a 2 part epoxy.


I'll give it a trial on my next project.

cheers, Mark.

[Bakersdozen]

the power of tooth picks, original screw wholes filled and sanded back with 60 grit to start and even out the dowels



Pilot holes for the new tuners, will drill out once I have them to ensure I get the right size, probably be something like

https://www.realparts.com.au/tuning-...ckel-4308.html





Will hand finish the headstock shape to get the open book as best I can, then sand up to 320 probably.

Interesting fact: Finished this build originally in June. Sanding the black of the headstock, it still wasn't fully cured underneath. gummed up everything. Obvioulsy my painting technique leaves a lot to be desired.

Hi Ross I, looking great mate. Would you mind sharing that headstock template? Looks better than the one I found