40 coats, a good 2000 wet sand and I think it’s pretty flat. I’ll see how it looks when I put the next coat on because the glossy sheen will reveal any floors and if all is good-a couple of thin layers to polish off and it’s done.
40 coats, a good 2000 wet sand and I think it’s pretty flat. I’ll see how it looks when I put the next coat on because the glossy sheen will reveal any floors and if all is good-a couple of thin layers to polish off and it’s done.
45 coats and I think it’s time to stop. Now, waiting on my August/September neck.
Mark, you're really going for it aren't you, keen to see the result!
How much times between coats and do you always lightly sand back before the next?
Hi RocknRolf. For about the last ten coats I felt like the poly was thicker than when I started (evaporating solvent?) so I added a good tip of mineral turpentine to the tin which helped me apply nice thin layers.Originally Posted by RocknRolf
My technique is to lay the guitar flat, do the face, lightly do the sides to remove any runs and let it sit for about an hour before hanging. After about six hours (or the next day-the weather has been cold in Perth) I do the back and lightly do the side again.
I’ve only wet sanded where I have documented it in my diary.
This is by no means a definitive method, but it works for me. Other people will undoubtedly have variations on the above...and they will be just as correct.
I’m sure you’ll find your own method. I find if I apply too many coats without sanding it gets ridges and drips. If I sand too soon or too often I hit wood. It’s a balancing act for me.
Good luck!
Thank you,
Balancing act, right, got ya.
I'll see how I go!
Ok tailpiece, it’s you and me! (Palms get sweaty, eye starts to twitch).
I made so many ‘learning experiences’ last time I tried to make a tailpiece that I think I’ve exhausted all possible ‘learning experiences’.
Finally got my foot in a photo.
Looks like we share the same level of OH&S.
cheers, Mark.
The wood worm at your place must be MASSIVE judging by that. Nice to see the Samoan safety footwear in operation.
FrankenLab
Hand crafting guitars, because Death Rays are expensive.
Safety first. As I’m sure FW knows I am using the drill press to mark the thickness I am planing down to.
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