Astracaster First Build FS-1

[Drashkum]

I typically don't drill first, because I use a water based finish. McCreed uses an oil based finish and always drills first. If you plan to do that, reading his posts might be a good idea.

I'd probably use the black screw, because I would be more afraid of the guitar getting jostled and falling off than I would be that the screw will pull out. I would not want to use an open screw unless it was really big for this reason. With a smaller screw, I'd rather have one like the black one or even an eyelet.

Your idea to use a carabiner to secure the hook/eyelet to the ceiling eyelet is a good one, I think. It's bigger, and will provide a much more secure way of mounting and removing the guitar from the rope and eyelet than fiddling with the little device on the hook.

Thank you @fender3x. I have to definitely do some wetsanding. So will reserve the holes for Pickups for Later date.

Based on your advise have fixed the black eyelet screw


Finally the spraying setup is coming up well. Have done a trial hanging and I think it's all ok



I am waiting for these 2 to come to strart spraying the clearcoat



Any final tips and tricks?

Wish me luck

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