2nd Build SHB-4

[blinddrew]

It's not, I admit, the most detailed plan. But that is the essence of it, yes.

[Simon Barden]

Write it down and then study the plan. Put it on the whiteboard in big letters. Set regular reminders on your phone.

[blinddrew]

https://images.app.goo.gl/xAJ8eKt2M9mjxNL17

[blinddrew]

Thanks Jim, I ended up doing it again (4th batch of filler) and using 320/400 to sand back as gently as I could. Most of it seems to have stayed in the wood this time but there's still areas I'm not happy with.

[Simon Barden]

Then do it again. They generally say 2-3 applications are needed (though I'm not sure if that's a ploy to sell more grain filler, like the 'repeat' instruction that got added to shampoo bottles).

[blinddrew]

Yep, when I say 4th batch I mean it's the fourth attempt with two or three applications.
I'm just putting it down to my usual levels of incompetence.

[blinddrew]

So, time to try that burst again.
Step 1:


Step 2:


Step 3:


Detail of the burst:


It's not the effect I was going for but actually I like it, it's a bit rough/vintage, so it's staying.

The front is largely going to plan:


So now that the colours are fixed behind a couple of dry layers it's largely a case of building up the finish and sanding through the grades.

Unless I balls something else up...

[Simon Barden]

I've just been spraying a black burst on my ES-3. I could have done yours at the same time if you'd popped over with it. Still got the black in the spray gun if you hurry...

[blinddrew]

Offer accepted, I'll be over in, well, many hours...

I think most people on this forum would be amazed by how close we live but how long it takes to get anywhere!

[blinddrew]

Did my first gentle sand back after what must have been half-a-dozen layers of varnish.
All bloody came off around the edges. Complete balls up. Managed to do a bit of touching up but there are some very ugly bits on the front edges now.
Beginning to wonder is some kind of spray poly/clear coat might have to be the way to go.
I am not really enjoying this build at the moment.