RestorationAD Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I start with amber. Then add a really dark brown. I stay away from black as it contains a lot of purple and blue hues in it which would not be good if I decide to do something different later. With alcohol you need to move fast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I went pretty dark. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Luckily I shot the sides with shellac and that little spot came right out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Which shellac are you using? Something like an off-the-shelf Zinnser or alcohol and flake? I would guess that since the bottle is almost empty you made your own cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 25, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 I don't know what you are talking about... I drank the stuff in the bottle then used the bullseye spray bomb of shellac. Can't you tell from the dye job I drank the everclear? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waylanderer Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 What's the plan for the edge of the maple cap? It seems that you're doing a faux binding and you've got to clean it up somehow. Also, I would've thought that using alcohol on a body you already shellacked would be a bit risky, even though just the back + sides were shellacked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prostheta Posted June 25, 2014 Report Share Posted June 25, 2014 Well, it'll be fun finding out! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 What's the plan for the edge of the maple cap? It seems that you're doing a faux binding and you've got to clean it up somehow. Also, I would've thought that using alcohol on a body you already shellacked would be a bit risky, even though just the back + sides were shellacked. No plan for the edge of the maple cap. I hate faux binding. I was just trying to stay well off the black limba since it is staying plain. As for the shellac. Don't care about it. I sanded most of it off. All I was using it for as to stop any stain from setting in. Yes using alcohol with the dye was risky with the shellac but I was pretty careful. Except for the one drop... but it sanded right out. Later I hit this thing with several coats of heavy solids lacquer sanding sealer. Always old skool on the finishes. Well, it'll be fun finding out! Just be patient... we had to get through the gigs of pictures I took at the beginning. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Start the sandback with 220 on the DA. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Just about there. I was pretty aggressive with the sand back as I just want a little darkness in the figure. I will let the lacquer do the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RestorationAD Posted June 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 26, 2014 Here is what we end up with. A little mineral spirits give us a future glimpse of where it will be with clear. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Might as well sand the edges and back while we are at it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 Rounded the edges. I know very un "LP" like but the sharp edge was driving me crazy. Very uncomfortable. I am planning on playing this a lot so it has to be comfortable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottR Posted June 27, 2014 Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 ..... but the sharp edge was driving me crazy. Very uncomfortable. +1 That looks to be some very nice limba. SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 27, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 27, 2014 ..... but the sharp edge was driving me crazy. Very uncomfortable. +1 That looks to be some very nice limba. SR The limba is very nice. Only thing missing is a nice orange spot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Renkenstein Posted June 28, 2014 Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I love that rounded edge against that top. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2014 I love that rounded edge against that top. Very cool.Thanks I think it turned out well.The cool thing about the Fast Guitars kit is that it gives me a chance to make small modifications to a high quality LP without having to start from scratch. I never would have been ableto get this far this fast without it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 Time to set the neck. Mock it up and tape up so we don't get epoxy anywhere. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ScottR Posted June 29, 2014 Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 What in the world are you using as clamping pads? SR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 29, 2014 What in the world are you using as clamping pads? SR Old heavy rubber flooring for truck beds. I have had a few pieces for years... it is stiff enough to apply clamping pressure and not scar the wood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 Neck set Of course nothing ever goes as planned. I had a bunch of epoxy seep under the tape. Luckily I caught it before it was completely cured and cleaned it up with a sharp chisel and razor blade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RestorationAD Posted June 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 30, 2014 On the bench for clean up. Fret slots are really tight. I only had to fill a few fret ends. Most fit perfect with no gap underneath. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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