I'm just starting my first build using the mahogany/quilted maple les paul kit. Done the basic checks and everything seems fine to get started.
I'm starting with the back side of the body and doing what I hope is a fairly basic finish after watching a heap of youtube. Going with Ebony Timbermate grain filler, followed by Danish Oil, and then a wipe on poly. Happy to hear any feedback on this strategy. Possibly thinking about adding a black stain to the oil.
A couple of questions I have so far.
Do many people use multiple coats of grain filler?
If using a random orbital sander, what grades/stages do people use them for verses hand sanding?
So far I'm on my first coat of grain filler and hand sanding everything, 120,180, 240 - grain filler - 240.
Not finished this sand, but this is the body so far. Yes, the front and binding are taped, I think I should tape the cavities once I clean that filler out too.
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