ES-2V (pitbull build #4)

[OliSam]

Small scalpel or similar sharp device used along glue line to make a slight indentation to allow you to back fill with timber mate that has been diluted down in the same stain colour. Needs to be very, very thinly applied so that there isn't much sanding required once dry.

Thanks Waz
All
Done


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[OliSam]

Binding blues.

These fine cracks have shown up after getting stain on the binding.

Oh well......... a vintage / aged look perhaps??


Anyway the rest of the guitar is shaping up well.
Some fine sanding before the final coats of Tung oil and FW buffing finish.



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[ILRGuitars]

A few tricks I have used to clean up bindings:

1. Wipe over the binding with some metho on a rag. It gets rid of a lot of the colour but some scraping may be required.
2. I recently found that micro mesh pads are great for cleaning up bindings. I star with a middle range grade then finish off with something finer.

Hope it helps.

[OliSam]

Well. After about 10 coats of Tung oil and plenty of time to dry between coats tomorrow I’ll start the wet sanding with Tung oil and use 1200 grit.

I really hope to get some nice depth to the top of this.
Got a good feeling.........


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[FrankenWashie]

Well. After about 10 coats of Tung oil and plenty of time to dry between coats tomorrow I’ll start the wet sanding with Tung oil and use 1200 grit.

I really hope to get some nice depth to the top of this.
Got a good feeling.........


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That's an unorthodox work holder there Oli?

[OliSam]

That's an unorthodox work holder there Oli?

All the best stuff from stewmac over here man...



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[ILRGuitars]

Quick question mate. Are you using polymerized Tung Oil?

[OliSam]

Quick question mate. Are you using polymerized Tung Oil?

Here’s a shot of the tin.



Lots of coats. Lots of wet sanding then I finish off with this tin .....



I think the finish is just great!


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[Kick]

I hope that this will give you the finish you're after. If you only would use non-polymerized tungoil you wouldn't have any gloss...

[OliSam]

I hope that this will give you the finish you're after. If you only would use non-polymerized tungoil you wouldn't have any gloss...

Hi Kick
The fine buffing oil gives a great shiny finish.
I used it on my Tele deluxe neck and was super happy with the results.
Pretty sure it will do the same on this build.


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