Hoopers TL-1TH

[sfkhooper]

Here's the body after two coats of lacquer. Starting to look ok, but the timber is still drinking it up so we have aq long way to go. Always resist the temptation to put on thick layers!!!

[Gavin1393]

The grain on that headstock is fantastic. Pity about the 'knot' at the 'f' hole...

[sfkhooper]

Yeah, I was really disappointed at first, but I'm owning it now. It's unique, it's mine and let's not forget we're talking about a $169 guitar here

[Gavin1393]

But after all your efforts it may well end up being a $1000 or even $2000 guitar!!!??

[sfkhooper]

Lol!! Not likely, but if it sounds even half decent I can see it being highly treasured for years to come.

[Gavin1393]

I just posted this compilation of Glue Intel issues and solutions on this thread.

http://pitbullguitars.com/?page_id=4...wtopic&t=242.0

It may help with the glue issues on your guitar build.

[4runner]

Looking good hoops. Nice headstock, make it really original.

[sfkhooper]

Here we are after three coats of gloss on the body, two on the neck. I used the camera flash this this time so you can see it's actually walnut, not black!

[sfkhooper]

Got another coat of lacquer done this morning before leaving for work, so that's three now on the neck and four on the body. I'm taking the time to sand down with fine steel wool between coats, so I'm starting with a super smooth surface each time. It's really paying off I think, since I'm aiming for a high gloss piano finish. I'll take another photo after applying the fifth coat tonight. It's looking like 8 coats will be the go, which was my initial estimate. So, calculating forward, I might be assembling by Thursday night!

[Gavin1393]

Wow, this is really quick. Are you sure you are giving each coat enough time to cure in between coats. Being dry is one thing, curing is another?