It's looking good!
It's looking good!
#001 (LP-1S) [finished - co-runner up Nov 2018 GOTM]
#002 (WL-1)
#003 (MPL Megacaster - semi scratch build) [finished]
#004 (ST-1 JR - Arachnoid Superhero build) [finished]
#005 (LP jr)
#006 (TL-1A)
Junk shop acoustic refurbs (various)
'The TGS Special'
I just keep having setback after setback with my headstock finishing, despite everything being i theory perfect. And I can't spray today because it keeps raining and I have to spray outside. Tru Oil as a finish is a slow process, but it's certainly a steady one.
I guess the neighbour's grass is always greener, I envy you for being able to have a place to spray :-)
But isn't finding a way around the setbacks a good challenge? Sometimes it also helps to step away for a day and do it on the next - even though I hardly have the patience for this =)
I don't know what I'm doing but I hope I will end up with a guitar
I think I'm FINALLY GETTING THERE! *the biggest sigh of relief you can imagine*
After this coat is dry, I'll do the front touch up again and pray to the universe I'm done with it(The finishing time. I really enjoy the sanding, staining, detailling stuff, but man, this true oil finish is killing me)
Edit: Excuse the mess. My kitchen table looks horrible right now. My husband is the best, he let's me do what I want without freaking out
(Even though I think 2 half finished guitars occupying our kitchen is as far as I can go ;-) )
I don't know what I'm doing but I hope I will end up with a guitar
You should see that state of our house when I'm in full-on guitar making or refinishing mode. I've got six on the go at the moment and I daren't tidy up as I'll loose so many things!
Build #1, failed solid body 6 string using neck from a scrapped acoustic (45+ odd years ago as a teenager!)
Build #2, ugly parlour semi with scratch built body and ex Peavey neck
Build #3, Appalachian Dulcimer from EMS kit
Build #4, pre-owned PB ESB-4
Build #5, Lockdown Mandolin
Build #6, Sixty six body for Squier
Build #7, Mini Midi Bass
I have to set up and pack things away every time I work on a project. My electronics workbench is also my computer desk which I am using while working from home. Fortunately it only takes 5 minutes to set up, but it means I have to be super organised to keep parts from multiple projects separated (I have the FS-808, the Noisy Cricket amp, and a Rat on the go right now, plus my guitar). I do have a shed that I use for power tools and spray painting, but it's far too cold to sit out there at night with a soldering iron.
Mantra: No more pedals, must finish BlueyCaster...
Disclaimer: I haven't done woodwork since high school, and wasn't really paying attention at the time ...
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
"What I lack in talent I make up for with enthusiasm"