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12th September 2015, 07:35 AM
Thread: Basswood - Where can I get some?
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Thanks Guys, Yes plenty of shutters and blinds...
Thanks Guys,
Yes plenty of shutters and blinds in basswood!
I hadn't twigged to hobby shops.
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11th September 2015, 06:22 PM
Thread: Basswood - Where can I get some?
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Over 110 views and no replies. I guess the...
Over 110 views and no replies.
I guess the answer is "nowhere".
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9th September 2015, 09:44 PM
Thread: Basswood - Where can I get some?
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Basswood - Where can I get some?
Hi All,
I need a small amount of basswood to test a couple of finishing ideas on - before I commit to the guitar body I am working on.
Any ideas where I can get some?
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9th September 2015, 09:34 PM
Thread: nut seating
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Can you use the side of a flat file? Or some...
Can you use the side of a flat file?
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2nd September 2015, 09:49 PM
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I hope it is OK to "cross post" but I dropped...
I hope it is OK to "cross post" but I dropped your website URL into a Guitar Building forum I frequent.
http://www.buildyourownguitar.com.au/forum/showthread.php?t=4218
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3rd July 2015, 06:00 PM
Thread: U-Beaut Wax on Fretboard
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Ahhhh, I hadn't thought of the dreaded fretboard...
Ahhhh, I hadn't thought of the dreaded fretboard scum.
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2nd July 2015, 09:46 PM
Thread: U-Beaut Wax on Fretboard
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U-Beaut Wax on Fretboard
Hello Luthery Guru's,
Is there any reason I can't use U-Beaut Traditional Wax on a rosewood fretboard?
TIA
Col -
8th August 2008, 08:02 PM
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After I dampened the stock for the earlier images...
After I dampened the stock for the earlier images this lifted a lot of whiskers, which really helped speed the sanding, so I can see how using the oil and wet & dry would work. I quite enjoyed doing...
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8th August 2008, 07:08 PM
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Its Done!!!
Thanks to all who had info and suggestions. I ended up sanding to 1200 grit. I then applied 7 coats of Birchwood Casey TruOil. I rubbed with fine steel between coats.
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6th August 2008, 01:29 PM
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By way of an update.... I have reached a bit...
By way of an update....
I have reached a bit of a conundrum!! I have so far applied four coats of TruOil onto the stock, rubbing down with steel wool in-between.
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28th July 2008, 09:14 PM
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I haven't spoken to Geoff about it, probably an...
I haven't spoken to Geoff about it, probably an obvious thing to do but it never occurred to me.
:doh:
Might give him a ring tomorrow.
Colin -
28th July 2008, 08:49 PM
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As promised some before images: After the 400...
As promised some before images:
After the 400 grit paper
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I then damped the wood :
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27th July 2008, 09:48 PM
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Due to "life's little interruptions" I haven't...
Due to "life's little interruptions" I haven't made any progress in the stock in the last week or so.
It is in fact one of Geoff Slee's "semi-finished" stocks. He basically roughs out the shape... -
23rd July 2008, 09:00 AM
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A funny thing happened while having a beer and a...
A funny thing happened while having a beer and a think last night. I was sitting in the shed trying to workout what finish to use when I remembered that I had bought some wax from a chap from...
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22nd July 2008, 02:49 PM
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Woodlee, I considered Truoil but I have seen a...
Woodlee,
I considered Truoil but I have seen a couple of wax finished walnut stocks recently and I really liked the results.
Chipman,
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22nd July 2008, 11:31 AM
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Walnut Rifle Stock Surface Preparation & Finish
Hi All,
I have done a fair bit of searching on the forum but I haven't an answer, so excuse the noob question....!
I am getting close to completing a rifle stock in "X Grade" Walnut (I have no...