Thats looking really nice DJP, the headstock looks great too. I'm a bit confused about the use of clamps...is that just to hold it while you are doing the back (after you have one the front?) Does it sit up on the table with the clamps that way?
Thats looking really nice DJP, the headstock looks great too. I'm a bit confused about the use of clamps...is that just to hold it while you are doing the back (after you have one the front?) Does it sit up on the table with the clamps that way?
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Yes. Really easy way to move / turn a guitar when staining etc. Its aided by taking a marker pen and wrapping loads of masking tape around it so it fits snuggly into the output jack hole as another handle.
Last edited by DJP; 15-01-2017 at 09:11 AM.
Love the different solutions people come up with for hanging/holding/manipulating bits of their guitars while finishing. I'd seen the "stick up the bum" approach before, but the clamps in the pickup cavities is a new idea that I'll almost certainly pinch.
Damn that ebony filler turned out awesome! I may have to try a similar strategy when I get to my spalted FV project as that's very close to the look I was picturing, and wasn't too sure what to do to achieve it. Thanks for the pro-tip with the clamps too. That looks much better than the 2X4 block with screws that fit into the pickup cavities that I am currently using.
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non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
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non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
I spotted the clamp idea in a picture on the forum quite a a while back so I can't claim the credit for it. It really is an excellent solution - the forum is full of them.
Dingotone clear stain completed. Applied one coat quite liberally followed by two thin coats. Am waiting 5 days before applying intensifier. Got to say I am really very impressed with the Dingotone clear. Already seems to have a semi-gloss look.ATTACH=CONFIG]16547[/ATTACH].
Last edited by DJP; 21-01-2017 at 10:44 AM.
Im really falling in love with these natural finishes to the guitar caps, looks fantastic mate.Originally Posted by DJP
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That's coming up really well. Lovely bit of timber, and you're bringing it out to perfection with the timbermate and clear DT.
Final finishing coats. Will add maybe just one more. The Dingotone is giving a great finish ... I gave the cap a quick once over with 1200 wet and dry after the final stain, intensifer and first top coat and the semi gloss finish is GREAT. Kind of Semi Gloss+
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