2nd Build SHB-4

[jugglindan]

Too many people spend far too much Time and effort varnishing the yacht, when they really ought to be tending to the dinghy.

Is that a hint of Voltaire?

[blinddrew]

There comes a time when losses have to be cut and moving on must be done.
Front, alright from a distance but orangepeeley:


Close up of said orange peel:


Back and sides are a satin effect:


Surprisingly hard to photograph:


Going to leave it a couple of weeks to harden up. Everything seems to be drying very slowly at the moment here; I think it's a bit more humid than usual.

[DarkMark]

If you’ve ditched the wipe on I’m assuming this is spray on poly? That satin looks really good.

[Sonic Mountain]

If that's poly on the front it will flatten out quite a lot as it drys and hardens.

[McCreed]

Don't be too hard on yourself Drew. IME, it's nearly impossible to not get ornage peel with a rattle can. (hell, I still get it out my gun!)

You'll be surprised how much you can flatten that (orange peel) when you wet sand, and even if you can't every last dimple out of it, you can still end up with a very glossy finish.

[blinddrew]

Positive comments very much appreciated folks! It's been an 'educational' build this one!

[Simon Barden]

Yes, nothing that sanding can't remedy.

[ozzbike]

Drew,

I read your thread and then jumped onto the PBG site and found a custom order one of these for myself. (Buyer returned for a little discount for me. )

https://www.buildyourownguitar.com.a...ad.php?t=10785

If my eyes don't fail me your fingerboard appeared to be a regular Rosewood and not the engineered style. How did it fair under tape etc?

I intend to just run a few coats of timbermate over the back of the body and neck...nothing over the front of the body. Then seal it up with aerosol polyurethane and buffing the wind out of it and then wax heavily.

I am certain that the UK should have something like this....and it goes on so very well and looks amazing.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/cabot-s-...rosol_p1572096

[blinddrew]

I think that's very similar to what I've used. Leaving it to harden for now then a final sand back and polish.
My fingerboard is definitely engineered rosewood, but having learned from my previous experience I waxed this one before taping it and the lift was minimal.

[ozzbike]

I think that's very similar to what I've used. Leaving it to harden for now then a final sand back and polish.
My fingerboard is definitely engineered rosewood, but having learned from my previous experience I waxed this one before taping it and the lift was minimal.

I will have to see what turns up....but the wax is a great idea.