icetrey Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 http://s81.photobuck...ent=Fender2.jpg http://s81.photobuck...ent=Fender1.jpg I painted this guitar 4 or 5 years ago and my dog decided to use it as a chew toy so now I'm going to repaint it. I've used wood filler and bondo on guitars before but never had to fill any 'gaps' this big before. Any advice on what you would do? Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted August 17, 2012 Report Share Posted August 17, 2012 Sand flat, glue on strips of veneer, build it up to the point where you can shape it, good luck with it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LightninMike Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 Wood filler will shrink under temperature changes and expose the area in time as mentioned you can sand the entire area down and then add wood to build it up and reshape... or along the same idea, cut it off on a table or band saw and add the wood Good luck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted August 18, 2012 Report Share Posted August 18, 2012 I've used epoxy to great success with fillings like that. As long as you're not using nitro, should be a good way to go Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icetrey Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I think I'll go with the veneer. Never had any experience with it before so it'd be good to be around it. Any advice on where I can get smaller sheets without having to buy a full sheet? Since I won't be needing very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 I think I'll go with the veneer. Never had any experience with it before so it'd be good to be around it. Any advice on where I can get smaller sheets without having to buy a full sheet? Since I won't be needing very much. you can make it ,just get some quater inch or scrap wood and run it thru a scroll saw.Put up a fence ,clamp it in place,and shave some wood.You do not need much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icetrey Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Ok, thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dean Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 Ok, thanks Let us know how it goes for you.Good luck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icetrey Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 One more thing, I don't have any scrap 'guitar' wood. Just actual lumber like 2x4's, etc. Would that work and be ok to put finish over? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 bondo or epoxy would be an easier and probably better fix for this type of damage. Using a peice of pine will be weaker and harder to do, not sure why you wish to make more work for yourself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icetrey Posted August 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 If I were to go with epoxy what kind would you suggest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bob123 Posted August 19, 2012 Report Share Posted August 19, 2012 If I were to go with epoxy what kind would you suggest? Any 2 part epoxy. If your gonna be painting it, any will do. I would do a few coats to make sure you get all the shrink out of it first, but it should be simpler and easier then cutting wood peices to glue on, then shape up. Just make sure you use some good sanding sealer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icetrey Posted August 24, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Would something such as this be ok? Or should I get stuff made more for guitars like the stuff StewMac sells? I'd just rather be able to pick up something locally rather than have to order it if I have that option. Also, anyone know of good grain fillers that are available in common hardware stores? Thanks.http://www.acehardwa...2624942.1303397 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DC Ross Posted August 24, 2012 Report Share Posted August 24, 2012 Epoxy with a filler additive, like microbaloons, or a fairing filler would be your best bet. System 3 and West Systems are two top names. You'll find them at marine supply houses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
icetrey Posted August 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 25, 2012 Aight, maybe I can find that around here. I've finished guitars before but never had any experience with epoxy? What kind of price range should that be? Thanks ahead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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