True Rose

[jarrod]

OK, so the stain obviously still shows up the grain after the timber mate is applied , and although now sealed you can stain over it?

[kanelangmaid]

Yes Jarrod. Go back through my pics and you can see where I added the timbermate then sanded it right back to make the surface smooth. The timbermate will take on the stain as well.
You can also colour the timbermate with the stain to give different finishes.

[jarrod]

Thanks Kane I appreciate the advice . I do a lot of air brushing but wood is very new to me.

[kanelangmaid]

No probs Jarrod - happy to share what I know, which isn't much.

Here are a couple of pics from late this arvo. Better ones once I have completed it.





Colours aren't quite right, couldn't find the right angle with the sun.

[Brendan]

Just beautiful Kane. Just beautiful. Your bro will be stoked!

[kanelangmaid]

Here are a couple of pics better showing the colour of my past couple of months of work.

Just because I can.

[Brendan]

Beautiful work Kane...

[kanelangmaid]

I have placed some audio demos over in the demo section of the forums.

This is because I have some custom pickups going in tomorrow and wanted to record the sound prior to changing them out. Have a listen and see what you think a paulownia body sounds like using Garage Band to record.

Brendan - My brother was stoked with the guitar and thought it was awesome, this is what he wants when I progress to building from scratch.

[Timsan]

That's a stunning grain, mate. Some of these lesser-known timbers come out really well, and they're worth the gamble at the price of a kit.

[kanelangmaid]

Here is an upcoming GOTM entry. More pics to follow.

Can anyone tell me why my clear lacquer top coats can still be scratched with a finger nail?
It has been cured for weeks, is it just not thick enough?