TL-1HA first build

[McCreed]

I can see some of the debris is definitely cloth fibres, and some of the larger lumps look like chunks of dried poly (possibly picked up from the container you're getting the poly out of - eg: the crusty stuff that builds up on the edge of a jar or can). I can't say for sure without being there.

I think you should be able to level that with some sanding now that you're getting a bit build up. I would try maybe some 600 dry, and use a block not just holding the paper in your hand. Light pressure.

The key will be getting nice clean subsequent coats once you have the current coats levelled.
The runs you have around the neck pickup cavity can be removed using the strip sanding technique rather than full block sanding.

[Groovyman32]

I can see some of the debris is definitely cloth fibres, and some of the larger lumps look like chunks of dried poly (possibly picked up from the container you're getting the poly out of - eg: the crusty stuff that builds up on the edge of a jar or can). I can't say for sure without being there.

I think you should be able to level that with some sanding now that you're getting a bit build up. I would try maybe some 600 dry, and use a block not just holding the paper in your hand. Light pressure.

The key will be getting nice clean subsequent coats once you have the current coats levelled.
The runs you have around the neck pickup cavity can be removed using the strip sanding technique rather than full block sanding.

Thanks Mc, I went over it very lightly with 800 and then added another coat.

I’ve been mixing the poly in a new clean plastic paint mixing cup with each of the batches I’ve made so far. It seems clean...

I noticed the debris seemed worse on one side. The bottom edge was quite clean so I wondered if the dust was coming in from the open door. I’ve been leaving the door open to let the air circulate and hopefully dry it more quickly and get more of the fumes out of the shed.

This time I hung up a “curtain” between the body and door to try and minimise the incoming dust. I also wonder if this an indication that I’m applying it too thickly.

Let’s see how this one goes...


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