FB-1M Flames Burls - Mahogany

[stan]

This is looking great Grant, you have overcome some decent obstacles , well done

[neverwas]

Thanks Stan. The replacement piece of veneer for the first side is still drying after being softened and flattened, maybe in a week will try again. Fingers crossed.

[stan]

Hope it goes well

[robin]

Well done Grant, that's going to look awesome. Having had issues with applying veneer myself i know just how frustrating it can be. But it looks like you have found a way that works for you, so it should be plain sailing from here on.

[neverwas]

Let's hope so Stan.
Cheers Robin, will have to remind myself to be patient and wait for the veneer to dry enough before trying to glue it on. My method may not be elegant, but has worked this time. Again, fingers crossed for the next attempt.

[neverwas]

Good news to report. The veneers are on and no dramas with bubbles or cracking this time.
Next step was to sand the sides of the body to remove the excess glue and make the join between the body and veneer as neat as possible. Was going well until I sanded through the outer piece/plank of the body on the left side. It's only cosmetic, with any luck between grain filling and staining it won't be too noticeable.

And a shot showing the front.

Body is sanded to 180 grit and gave the veneer a light sand with 400 grit.
Really don't want to mess up the veneer by getting Timbermate or stain on it so gave it a coat of vinyl sealer, light scuff with 400 and brushed on one coat of poly to seal it and hopefully prevent any mishaps. Will still mask it up when dry enough as an extra precaution (can you tell I'm a bit paranoid about it?) Before

After

As you can see, the Behlen poly isn't clear. It has an amber tone to it which should colour up the body quite nicely.

Grant

[FrankenWashie]

That is seriously FUNKY, love it! This is going to be another epic result.

[wokkaboy]

looks totally awesome Grant, love the look of the burl. This will be another stock standard stunning Neverwas build !

[dingobass]

Schweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!

[Fretworn]

Bingo! This is going to look great.