Dream Catcher LP

[stevierayvannabe]

Hi all,
I just got a load of sand paper and a really nice sanding block. I was curious though as to the best way to sand the carved top. I have never liked sanding with just my hands as it doesn't give a nice even result. Should I use a block of foam or something similar?

Also I can't seem to find any stores that stock tightbond glue for the neck. Other than ordering it online is there another type of glue that would work? I live out on the west coast of Canada so shipping from Australia takes a bit of time, although if necessary I will do it. Is regular carpenters glue strong enough for the job?

Thanks all,
Brian

[gavinturner]

hi Brian,

personally I use a rectangular pencil eraser like you buy in stationary shops. It is flat with enough flex to follow the curves of the top.

hope this helps.

cheers,
Gav.

[Gavin1393]

Regular carpenters glue is usually not an aliphatic glue but a PVA glue and is thus not suitable. If it is an aliphatic glue like Titebond then it should be used over a PVA.
In terms of sanding around curves etc. what I do is use flexible erasers wrapped in the various sandpaper grits. This allows you to get into those small nooks and crannies and still get a great result!

[Brendan]

Go with the two Gav's ideas - I ended up getting a couple of packs of them, wrapping them in different grits and then writing the grit # on the end of the eraser. In terms of glue - try your local specialist woodworking shop and see if they have it. Try this site for Canadian / US suppliers: http://www.franklinadhesivesandpolym...r-locator.aspx.

[stevierayvannabe]

I never thought of using erasers, that's an excellent idea. Tomorrow I'm hitting the office supply store, and I may have found a place to get titebond. Things are looking up.

[Brendan]

Great news. Hope you can find it. It's become my pretty much stock glue for fixing kids wooden stuff as well - cheaper than PVA and heaps better.

As for erasers, I found the local $2 shop better than office suppliers - you're not going to be erasing anything, just looking for the right size / shape and they tend to be heaps cheaper at the cheapo shops.

[stan]

If you have a Masters hardware nearby - they sell Titebond

[AJ]

Balsa wood, blue Styrofoam, even the white Styrofoam along with offcuts of wood, dowels etc all make really handy sanding blocks, either use double sided tape or superglue to attach them to the chosen item.

[stevierayvannabe]

Good news, I found titebond at a shop called kms tools. They have a great wood working section. I also made up all my sanding blocks. Got the erasers from the local dollar store.
Started sanding today. I love it, but I'm kind of weird like that. I also really enjoy the sanitizing of home brew equipment.

[stevierayvannabe]

Hi all,
This is probably a stupid question but since I don't have much wood working experience, how do you tell when to switch grades of sand paper? Is it just a feel thing? What grade do you go to? I plan on spraying the sides and back and staining the front.

I was thinking of Wudtone, and while I'm sure it's a great product, I just have a certain picture in my head for this guitar. Call it a dream guitar. Maybe Wudtone on my next build. Oh man, I'm already talking about a next build, my wife is going to kill me.....