ES-3 Build - First Timer

[whalenb]

hey,

did you try looking for a maple pen blank at your local specialty wood store? they would be already square….

[Andy40]

MAte that body is PHAT!. I really like the burst its looking great and so are those Schallers!

[Tweaky]

hey,

did you try looking for a maple pen blank at your local specialty wood store? they would be already square….

I persevered with the rolling pin ....trying to square it up was a right royal PITA as whatever this wood is it's really hard and took ages to cut through

I've cut out the needed neck heel extensions for both the ES-3 and ES-1 builds, plus the extension that will run down the side.
The two heel extensions have just been glued and clamped a few minutes ago, so once they are dry I'll shape them and use some filler if needed to get it smooth [I've got more than enough saw dust to mix with timbermate to do that ]

[FrankenWashie]

I persevered with the rolling pin ....trying to square it up was a right royal PITA as whatever this wood is it's really hard and took ages to cut through

I've cut out the needed neck heel extensions for both the ES-3 and ES-1 builds, plus the extension that will run down the side.
The two heel extensions have just been glued and clamped a few minutes ago, so once they are dry I'll shape them and use some filler if needed to get it smooth [I've got more than enough saw dust to mix with timbermate to do that ]

Mate, anagote timbers in marrickville are really good for guitar/instrument woods. They are really helpful and have a great scraps bin for small bits.

[Tweaky]

You Beauty, Thanks for that....NOW I know where to go.

[FrankenWashie]

You Beauty, Thanks for that....NOW I know where to go.

They were a great help when i needed similar assistance. I still have maple scraps lying around from doing the neck heel on my EXA if the palm wood goes south on you.

[whalenb]

Hey,

6 coats later with the wudtone custom finish and we have this.

i also just finished scraping the binding. first time but i feel the lines came out very crisp and clean. started out drawing my blade towards me. ends up pushing the blade away from me and got a cleaner line that way….probably just personal preference.

next is the high gloss with ageing top coat. probably 4-5 coats with 1 week in between each coat.

then time to set the neck….


cheers,

[andrewdosborne]

A big thumbs up from me, this is looking great!

[wokkaboy]

looking good Whaleb, love how crispy clean the binding is ! Real vintage colour scheme this will look good after the clear coats

[tonyw]

You've pretty much nailed it mate.