3rd build: AIB-1Q

[fender3x]

Ahh! No need to wax first then.

In Miami flip flops are called "chanclas" which is a Spanish word derived from the sound they make.

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[DarkMark]

The top is looking amazing 👍

[dozymuppet]

Ready to clear coat. Decided to go with a darker tone of the blue on the back. Laid down a black base, and went over that with a couple coats of blue. Got a bit of texture running through now.









For the neck, I'll keep it natural, but I've ordered some headstock veneer to give it a similar effect to the top.

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[McCreed]

Your binding cleaned up nicely.

What are you planning for the neck?

[dozymuppet]

Currently thinking about either tinting the poly with some walnut stain, or a very light stain then poly. The neck is mahogany, so it will have a bit of colour, but I reckon it will need a little bit of assistance. The U beaut cedar dye is a bit boring, but a dash of orange or red should bring it alive.

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[dozymuppet]

First coat of home brew poly.




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[neverwas]

That is very good work DM.
Can't offer any advice on the neck as haven't done a 'hog neck yet.

Grant

[McCreed]

Here's mahogany neck I did with just Tru Oil:



I know the colour in mahogany can vary quite a bit, but I love the colour on this one.

I do like the feel of Tru Oil on a neck, but I've since come to like satin poly more. If I were doing it now, I think I might do a few coats of Tru Oil then do a satin poly over it. Maybe that's an option for you also.

edit:

BTW, I'm suffering major envy over that blue quilt! Noice!!!

[dozymuppet]

Oh hi, it's been a while...

Been fart-arsing around with the headstock, but it's annoyed me so much that I put this project down for a long time.

Over the last week I got stuck into sanding and polishing the body though. Here is what will keep me going.









Wet sanded 320, 400, 800, 1200, 1500, 2000
Micro mesh 4000, 6000, 8000, 12000
Meguiar's Ultimate Compound x 3
Meguiar's ScratchX x 2
Bowden's Carnauba Body Wax x 2
Bowden's Fully Slick x 1
(Hat tip to ozzbike).

I'm in love again.


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[McCreed]

The whole thing looks great, but that top is absolutely stunning! Nice work Dozy.