Hello all, new member here, first build is IB-4
Hello, everyone!
I ordered and received my kit a few months ago, but just now able to get a start (move to new residence got in the way
My plan is to go as water-based as possible, the only exception will be polymerized tung oil on the neck. First step looks to be sanding to 120 grit, then a coat of sanding sealer. I've been studying YouTube vids, hopefully all will go well. I'll post photos as I go, and will welcome any tips or advice. Cheers!
Good luck Pat it’s a load of fun, with touches of frustration thrown in for good luck.
Hi and welcome Pat. It is a good idea to start a build diary and ask lots of questions. Good luck.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Welcome! 1+ on starting a build diary. I also try to use water based finishes. You may be able to start with a lower grit like 180 or 220 depending on how the kit comes.
Thanks for the replies, everyone!
fender3x, thanks for mentioning the grits. I plan to apply one coat of stain and then sand it down before another coat of stain (to enhance the grain contrast). What grit do you typically use/recommend to sand back the first coat?
I should mention that I am not the greatest at staining, so others may want to chime in. I typically don't go finer than 220. The exception is on end-grain, especially with very porous woods where I will sometimes use 320.Originally Posted by Pat Rodgers
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No worries, fender3x, thanks for the advice!
+1. I would normally sand up to 180 g or 240 g with for staining. I sand and then stain for my process.
Have you considered the option of grain filling the ash body. I have grain filled ash with a contrasting black filler to highlight the grain. See the link for my ash TLA-1 at https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...l=1#post213343. Grain filling also smoothes out the surface as Ash can be very textured.
PitBull Builds: FVB-4, LP-1SS, FBM-1, AG-2, TB-4, SSCM-1, TLA-1,TL-1TB, STA-1HT, DSCM-1 Truckster, ST-1, STA-1, MBM-1, MBM custom, GHR-1 (Resonator), FH-5V (Acoustic).
Scratch Builds: Pine Explorer, Axe Bass, Mr Scary, Scratchy Tele's.
The little voices in my head keep telling me "build more guitars"
Trevor, I apologize for missing your reply. I have never heard of the tinted grain filler, thanks for that tip, I'll definitely try that on my next build! I did go up to 240 on sanding back the first staining, with a few swipes of 400 grit to see what difference it made. I did a heavy-handed job of staining, so it took a lot of sanding to get it looking decent. I have been taking photos and notes, I plan to start a build diary within the next day or two and will post right after the second staining. Again, thanks to all!
Sounds good! Will look forward to seeing it!
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