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SG John
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Thanks Johnny!
I got kicked off the forum last night. All I could get was a white page that said “internal server problems.”
Non-Reverse Thunderbird Bass build
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Thanks Johnny!
I got kicked off the forum last night. All I could get was a white page that said “internal server problems.”
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SG John
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Routed for pickups and wiring finally. Got some other little things done. Mainly, more sanding, fat beer drinker’s belly carve, and filler wedges under the fingerboard. Tomorrow morning when I have a bit more patience I’ll drill the holes for the bridge posts. Then, it should be ready for grain filler, and finishing.
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Thanks Dan. I brought it to a couple of friends to get their input on the neck carve, and it was very positive. The bass player I play with loves how it covers both a T-Bird and a J-Bass feel. I really can’t wait to see this one finished, and move on to the unfinished Korina builds.
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I was working on the cars today, and changed my mind. The T-Bird is done being sanded and cleaned. It’s ready for sanding sealer, grain filler, and lacquer. I’ll start masking her up after supper. If I have enough sanding sealer to get one coat on, I’ll spray it tonight.
Your skill set surpasses mere mortals, John.
That sir, is fine art!
That sir, is fine art!
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SG John
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Your skill set surpasses mere mortals, John.
That sir, is fine art!
Thanks guys. As luck would have it, no sanding sealer. Just placed an order for a couple of cans, along with four cans of lacquer.
When we finish getting the all the quotes for the kitchen and other house projects done and go to the bank, I'll have to figure in extra money for one of these compressors. That way, I can stop messing around with spray cans. I can also use all my air tools when working on the cars or motorcycles.
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First coats of sanding sealer are on. Next up is mixing the antique cherry (not red, but actual wood tone) dye with the pore filler, and applying several coats. Some sanding, some more dye, some more sanding sealer, some more sanding, and finally lacquer clear coats.
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More sitting around and waiting. The grain filler that was on the shelf had hardened. Could not find a hardware store, paint store, or even Woodcraft in Northeast Mass or southeast New Hampshire with any in stock. Had to bite the bullet, and order from StewMac. 
They say, shipping on Tuesday. Then three to seven business days for shipping. If it gets much more humid here in the northeast, this project is stalled until September.
Want this one done, so I can jump back into the two Korinas. Granted, the interruption did mean that I actually played a guitar for a little over two hours last night. Too wiped tonight, but back on the Hawkwind transcriptions tomorrow night. Got eight done, and need to finish up four more.
They say, shipping on Tuesday. Then three to seven business days for shipping. If it gets much more humid here in the northeast, this project is stalled until September.
Want this one done, so I can jump back into the two Korinas. Granted, the interruption did mean that I actually played a guitar for a little over two hours last night. Too wiped tonight, but back on the Hawkwind transcriptions tomorrow night. Got eight done, and need to finish up four more.
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several options at amazon 2-3 day delivery -- a few I could get tomorrow if needed...... send it here Ill uhm rub some filler in it for ya
I refuse to give Jeff Bozos my money. Screw him.
Besides, I'm afraid what filler gets in there once you rub your junk on it.
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Went with the water based. It needs longer setting time to use with lacquer, but now that the humid season is here, who knows when I’ll get to spray it.
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Last week we had dueling temperatures and humidity in the high nineties, then went to a three day long monsoon in the mid fifties. Today, it’s 70 degrees, with no humidity.
Sanded the wash coat of sanding sealer and threw down a few coats of antique cherry stain. Tomorrow I’ll start the pore filler. Even though it will be hot, I can do that in the cellar.
Sanded the wash coat of sanding sealer and threw down a few coats of antique cherry stain. Tomorrow I’ll start the pore filler. Even though it will be hot, I can do that in the cellar.
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Man, that's amazing!!!!