slor Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm currently prepping a '50s Magnatone for refinishing. As far as I know, the construction is alder and birch (top and back glued onto sides and blocks in-between. My question is: At the edges of the top and back where they meet the sides, you can see the pores of the wood, and the texture is somewhat rough. Is this the kind of area you would treat by sanding, or are careful grain filling and numerous coats of sanding sealer going to do the work for me? Thenk much, Seth Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killemall8 Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 I'm currently prepping a '50s Magnatone for refinishing. As far as I know, the construction is alder and birch (top and back glued onto sides and blocks in-between. My question is: At the edges of the top and back where they meet the sides, you can see the pores of the wood, and the texture is somewhat rough. Is this the kind of area you would treat by sanding, or are careful grain filling and numerous coats of sanding sealer going to do the work for me? Thenk much, Seth you dont need to grain fill alder. grain filling is for porus wood like mahogany. i would sand to shape, then a few coats of sanding sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cukaracha Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 what about basswood?? would it need filling? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tubab0y Posted July 24, 2007 Report Share Posted July 24, 2007 Nope. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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