1st Build IC-1

[McCreed]

FWIW, I never said your method wouldn't or doesn't work. And this ain't my first rodeo either.

You might want to re-read my previous post. I wasn't trying to be critical about what you said. My points were more about wet sanding with water between coats, which I do disagree with.

Considering what stage the project is now, your method is sound advice. As a matter of fact I paralleled our methods of sanding with Tru Oil with the exception when. I do mine earlier as a method of grain filling, you do it later. Different paths to the same destination.

Lastly, to quote Graham from an exchange I had with him earlier in this thread regarding grain filling: (page 3, post #24)

Thank you for the info and advice. I'm not too worried about a super glossy result. For the 1st build I'm keeping things as simple as possible.
Cheers,

Graham

[wazkelly]

Like most things in life, an open mind will take you many places and can offer up so many more options to explore or take advantage of.


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[grahamjohnston80]

So... today I finished the neck. I gave it a final few thin coats of TO last week with a light rub with the micro mesh pads in between. Left it to cure and fully harden for at least a week.
Today I gave it a polish with Meguiars ultimate compound then Scratch X. It came up lovely. Got the TO marks off the fretboard using Shellite and finished that off by rubbing in some of the Gibson fretboard conditioner (the 20 year old stuff, see earlier posts).
I'm happy with it and will put the tuning pegs on later this weekend.
The body still needs a few more coats of TO. I've been really busy and didn't get to it this week. Hopefully be ready in the next few weeks. It's looking good though.
Here's the neck:

[Trevor Davies]

Looking good. Nice and shiny!

[dozymuppet]

Like it a lot.

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[FrankenWashie]

That’s a lovely job Graham!

[grahamjohnston80]

and the tuner heads are on...

[McCreed]

That looks great, Graham!
If it feels as good as it looks you're totally winning!

Satin poly is my new fave for feel on a neck, but I do like the feel of Tru Oil a lot. For some reason it seems to feel different (better) than gloss poly. Can't explain why really...

[grahamjohnston80]

Today I gave the body a polish. Started with Meguiars Ultimate compound and followed up with Scratch X (There were around 30 coats of Tru-Oil to end up with on the body and after the final coat I left it for a few days before polishing).

After polishing I applied the copper shielding tape. There wasn't enough to do the cavity covers as well so I'll have to order some more.
Anyway, here's how it's looking:







This week I plan to get on with the soldering while I wait for more copper tape.

[Trevor Davies]

Looking good.