RestorationAD Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Don't get too excited... this is supposed to be a run of the mill cheap model. Wait till you see the single humbucker version that is up next. Scary piece of ash. Ash is hard to work with. It has a mind of its own...but never turn down a good piece of oiled ash. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 Even the best piece of ash can be a son of a beech.....or is that a son of a birch? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 So an update on the black one. The oil finish looks great over the black dye. However every time I set it against something hard it leaves a shiny spot. Other than the obvious "don't do that" suggestions I think I am going to have to shoot this one with a flat spar urethane to get the finish to hold up. I really can't risk waxing it... I have a good orange paste wax but the risk of filling the pores with wax is too high this close to being done. I think a varnish as the last coats should be good. Now the real trick will be the application. I am torn between spraying it (which I swore off spraying this season) and doing a wipe on finish. Anyway I will let you know what I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted May 7, 2012 Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 If you wipe it on, be VERY cognizant of the solvents. The last thing you'd want is to somehow go through the oil and smear the black. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 7, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 7, 2012 If you wipe it on, be VERY cognizant of the solvents. The last thing you'd want is to somehow go through the oil and smear the black. good point. Not to worry the black is transtint so it will not smear. But I will be very careful near the Padauk to not pull any black onto it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Another day another neck. Headstock wings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 15, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 15, 2012 Another bocote fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted May 16, 2012 Report Share Posted May 16, 2012 That looks like a serious case of the clamps. You should drink some pickle juice or eat a banana. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted May 17, 2012 Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I tried your nail through the fret slot idea when I glued down a board the other day - worked a treat. Another trick added to my bag. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 17, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2012 I tried your nail through the fret slot idea when I glued down a board the other day - worked a treat. Another trick added to my bag. Glad to help. Forgot where I picked that up... Sadowsky maybe? I use 1/16" stainless steel pins from McMaster Carr and I put 2 in the nut slot and one at the base of the neck beyond the end of the fretboard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
demonx Posted May 19, 2012 Report Share Posted May 19, 2012 I tried your nail through the fret slot idea when I glued down a board the other day - worked a treat. Another trick added to my bag. Glad to help. Forgot where I picked that up... Sadowsky maybe? I use 1/16" stainless steel pins from McMaster Carr and I put 2 in the nut slot and one at the base of the neck beyond the end of the fretboard. I kind of put my own spin on it but it's essencially the same concept. Will have to post pics in a build thread some time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Decals mean we are getting close... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 After gluing the fretboards on I true the edges using a flush cut router bit. Then some sandpaper mounted to the cast iron router table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 S9 Express #1 gets a name and some decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Finish is almost done. Nice flat black ash. Final decals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Trimming some headstocks. Fence is set to 20/32" or .625" or so. Then the excess is cut away with Dozuki it will become a control cavity plate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Control plate #1. With name and model engraved. #2 on the machine... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 And done. Fretboards for futures... And to think I pulled this Macassar out of the 2nds bin at local wood store. You would cry if I told you what it cost for these 4 boards and I can get a few control plates out of what is left. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattharris75 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 That finish is hot! Very subtle, very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Control plate #1. With name and model engraved. That's a nice bonus. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 That finish is hot! Very subtle, very cool. Tx... it looks great from about 10 feet away. It is ok when it gets close... However "Lawless" is the first CNC guitar and is going to be handed around a lot so I needed a film finish on it. After the dye and the oil I hit it with a coat of Spar Varnish... keep the grime of grubby guitarists off it. It is replacing the RedWitch as my "Try this guitar" I loan to people and let them play at shows. Control plate #1. With name and model engraved. That's a nice bonus. SR I thought so. Came out pretty good... adds a touch of "production" to my stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Oh one other thing... I fixed a tearout on "Lawless" with CA. One of the corners of the humbucker route got busted. So after filling with CA I took my fret cleaning exacto and scraped some grain marks into the fix. Worked perfect... hard to tell it was ever fixed now (before it was a shiny spot). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avengers63 Posted May 21, 2012 Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Control plate #1. With name and model engraved. That's it. We're not friends anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted May 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2012 Control plate #1. With name and model engraved. That's it. We're not friends anymore. Come on now Jon... it was inevitable. The CNC machine and I are just friends. We work together that is all. Really. Its not you its me. Don't worry I am not going to start inlaying fretboards or anything. The only other thing I am contemplating is using this technique on my headplates instead of decals. I like the decals but this might look better and fit the S9 theme of minimalism and stealth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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