Mahogany has an open grain. Wondering if any one fills their grain before starting sanding?
Mahogany has an open grain. Wondering if any one fills their grain before starting sanding?
Absolutely. I learned my lesson the hard way! I used a walnut tinted filler on my latest project to get a slightly darker contrast and it's looking good so far. I've got it prepped very smooth for the application of the finish which should make the process much easier and the final product better.
Completed Projects:
non PBG LP Custom - Hetfield 'Uncle Milty' Iron Cross replica
non PBG Brownstein Stratocaster
Current WIP:
non PBG Stratocaster - Canadian Red Ensign
PBG FV-1G Custom
Thanks Cascadia.
I haven't grain filled as I read somewhere if you're going for a non-gloss, non-highly polished finish it's ok. Will anything bad happen if I don't grain fill? @Cascadia - how did you 'learn the hard way'?
Last edited by Maverick_aus; 16-07-2019 at 09:27 PM. Reason: extra detail
Builds:
Under way - EXM-1
I haven't used grain filler on any of mine. But I do use high fill primer for the painted ones. It's not strictly necessary, depending on the finish being used, but can save a bit of time and effort down the track. How are you planning on finishing it?
Build 1 - Shoegazer MK1 JMA-1
Build 2 - The Relliecaster TL-1
Build 3 - The Black Cherry SG AG-1
Build 4 - The Sonicaster TL-1ish
Build 5 - The Steampunker Bass YB-4
Build 6 - The Howling Gowing ST-1
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