A TB-4 Build whilst a BG-46 dries.

[wokkaboy]

good progress Ozz. The bevel on the headstock looks good. You could even make the bevel bigger would look cool.

[Simon Barden]

You could. If you are bevelling the back of the headstock as well, just keep in mind where the tuners will sit, as you don't want them overhanging any bevel.

[ozzbike]

Wok and Simon,

The bevel edge is only on the top. The tuner bushes are well clear of the bevel....and obviously the tuners will be fine.

Wok, I measured 3mm back from the edge on the face and top edge for the bevel. I was tempted to do 5mm but the amount of wood to go was a little concerning.....may have to draw a 1mm extra line on the top and the front tomorrow and see how it looks.

It was hard to keep things even and smooth though....the rasp and file just rip the wood off....the dremel sanding drum worked great.

[wazkelly]

Hi Ozzie, nice subtle shaping has made a world of difference and should look good with planned colour scheme.

[ozzbike]

Hi Ozzie, nice subtle shaping has made a world of difference and should look good with planned colour scheme.

Thanks. It was stressful....not a lot of margin of error.

I am actually tempted to leave it as is. I do worry that trying to make it bigger will undo the good I have achieved.

Stuck on this choice.

[ozzbike]

As the title says...the things you can achieve when the need for labour and income is not all encompassing....time running out though.

Anyway....today I sanded at 240 grit all over the body to remove the timbermate....and cleaned up the neck as well.

Then the fluffies got a fair workout. Two times over with the damp cloth and left to dry and then lightly sanded to 320 grit.

I then made up some fresh sanding sealer...shellac...and gave the body and the neck two light coats with an hour to dry in between.

That is it for today....depending on work....oh hang on....staining tomorrow.

The piccies are about 3 mins after the last coat of shellac....so little colour differences.

I am liking this kit. It has some wonderful end grain and the shape gives you more figure on the leading and trailling edges.

Cover me in honey and toss me to the women in comfortable shoes. (Robin Williams reference.)

[wokkaboy]

looking good Ozz. What stain colour will it be ?

[wazkelly]

Hey Woks, I reckon it looks like he will be doing a nudee natural finish.

[ozzbike]

Wrong all round guys.

Thunderbird orange with black headstock and dark brown edge trim on the body. 😎

(However the all natural finish was very appealing.)

[ozzbike]

Note to self....regardless of how I feel....or what I read on the net....stop sanding at 240 grit.....water based stain at 240 grit...no more.

Brain fart moment and I went to 320 grit....super smooth and the stain just slid around.

Even after two coats of sanding sealer it still made tide marks....gathered in globs....I worked it and worked it.....two coats with an hour in between.

Nah.....time to sand. I shall practice the long taught art of SAN-DING. Taught with great aplomb by Sensei D.B. of the W.A. Dojo of luthiery.

Phaark. !!!!!!!