Fred's Build diary for DIY closing down sale 335 125 string

[wazkelly]

Looks very good Fred, i have been using the mico mesh pads for 10years 000 and 0000, sometimes i just feel the need to use some 0000 steel wool, a slightly different finishing texture i feel.

Take it easy with the 0000 steel wool as it can take more off than what you realise before it is too late. Same goes for 1000, 1500 & 2000 grit when sanded wet, hence why I find 4000 & 6000 micro mesh more forgiving however it may take a bit of elbow grease before results start to appear. Better that than accidently sanding through the finish as has happened to me a few times.

[tonyw]

Take it easy with the 0000 steel wool as it can take more off than what you realise before it is too late. Same goes for 1000, 1500 & 2000 grit when sanded wet, hence why I find 4000 & 6000 micro mesh more forgiving however it may take a bit of elbow grease before results start to appear. Better that than accidently sanding through the finish as has happened to me a few times.

Good points Waz, i only use 0000 steel wool to take out finger feel rough patches, then run a magnet over it to pick up the crud, nothing more than a wipe over really, i find the 0000 micro mesh is better and no fibres all over the place, and i can actually go a little bit harder.

Havent gone through a finish yet, but the cap on my 335/12 went very close.

[wazkelly]

Hi Tony, after finding crap in my finish after using steel wool started using a magnet too and no more problems.

Using a wet 4000 micromesh pad a lot these days as it is coarse enough to take out some rough spots but not too harsh to take too much of the extremely fine TO coats recently laid down. Imagine the Aussie Oil is similar.

Hey Fred, loving the natural colour toning and you did a great job blending that neck joint. Looks great and after a few more oil coats should blend even more.