I started on my ST=1 today and Im so lost. I have no wood work skills or mechanical skills whetsoever however I can do simple soldering and know a bit about electronics.
I sanded with 240 concentrating on pitted spots and smoothing sharp edges at the corners and rounded areas. I went to 360 and finally to 1200 until the body is completely smooth and doesn't look misshapen anywhere.
I still don't know what kind of finish to put on. I want to do something simple but nice. I will go to Bunnings tomorrow and hopefully talk to someone about what would be the best finish for a noob to woodworking to try.
I did varnish a piece of furniture once and liked the look of that.
Any helpful suggestions are most welcome !!!