New Guitar Project

[Cadorman]

Has anyone here used stain on a bound guitar? Will the binding be affected if not careful, or is it pretty impervious?

 

[RVA]

The first coat is on, and it looks very close to the color when wet with naptha, maybe a tad darker

 

[SG John]

After I get my hip replaced in April I should be back to 5' 9". I will actually go lower on weight if I can start cycling again and get in 6000-8000 miles a year.

Good for you, losing weight ahead of time. My wife head her hip replaced in October, and hit the gym for a few months ahead of the surgery. She was already in good shape, being a skater, but wanted to have strong muscles going in. She was back on skates in December, although not doing anything difficult. Tomorrow, she'll try skiing again for the second time this winter. Again, she won't be on any black diamond trails, but just out playing is good enough for her.

 

[RVA]

I got up a bit early to knock back yesterday's coat with 800 grit and hit it again. The wood is still thirsty, but may start pooling soon

 

[syscokid]

I got up a bit early to knock back yesterday's coat with 800 grit and hit it again. The wood is still thirsty, but may start pooling soon

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Wow! That looks really nice.

 

[Hackmaster]

That top is really taking on a nice depth.
Great touch up on the cavity edges as well.
This thing will be making music in a week.

 

[Session 5]

Looks really good! Show's the wood grain nicely..

 

[RVA]

That top is really taking on a nice depth.
Great touch up on the cavity edges as well.
This thing will be making music in a week.

Thanks for noticing! I used a small block and 320 grit paper to get rid of what I could. The dark stain should take care of a lot visually also.

 

[DirtySteve]

It's looking good!

 

[RVA]

After about 30 coats, this one is ready to cure for 2 weeks before final buffing. In case you noticed the divot in the back, the wood started to split in layers as I was sanding. After it stabilized, I decided to leave it rather than sand all the way down. It is the character of the piece now.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I'll just echo everyone else - the top looks lovely. The back doesn't come across in pictures, but I reckon it's likely really nice in person?

 

[RVA]

I'll just echo everyone else - the top looks lovely. The back doesn't come across in pictures, but I reckon it's likely really nice in person?

Thanks! The back is not nice at all. No redeeming qualities whatsoever. But it was worth it for the top!

 

[eSGEe]

gorgeous top!!!

 

[syscokid]

In case you noticed the divot in the back...

Can you point out that area that you're referring to?

 

[RVA]

Can you point out that area that you're referring to?

The dark stain hides it from a distance

 

[Don O]

Ray, did you save any saw dust from the route? I’ve used SD and a little elmers glue to patch things like that. Add the same stain while mixing, put more material in than needed and sand smooth.

 

[RVA]

Ray, did you save any saw dust from the route? I’ve used SD and a little elmers glue to patch things like that. Add the same stain while mixing, put more material in than needed and sand smooth.

Good idea, but unfortunately no. I routed before I sanded, so the dust was long gone.

 

[Bocc69]

RVA, This is really coming along nice.
Enjoyable to watch this progress.
I have recently started using a router, and there is some great advice here. I like to practice on left over wood.... it's clearly much more intimidating routing something you care about and have invested time in. Keep up the great work.

 

[DirtySteve]

Looks great!

Who cares what the back looks like anyway, right?

 

[RVA]

All shined up and ready for assembly. I am as pleased as I can be within the limitations of my hyper-criticism of my own work!






One pic of the back is enough!!








Smiley face!!