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adamchin

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  1. Anyone have any experience with Fiberglass Resin for use on fret boards? I'm thinking of using it as an alternative to Epoxy. Thanks! Adam
  2. Interesting point on hobby shops.. I was just in one today and found some 30 minute epoxy. The guy there mentioned to mix in a bit more of the hardiner, and watch out for bubbles... I'm not going to have that much of a thick finish though. He also said I should consider Fiberglass Resin, found in most Marine supply shops. This sounds like the finishing epoxy you mention. This sounded easier to work with, say brush applied... I've got the 30 minute epoxy, and have the rest of this week to discuss an ponder the best approach. Any thoughts on this Fiberglass Resin?
  3. Everyone, thanks so much for your help! This is a great forum! From what I'm begining to gather, this project could be very tricky. My last email from Mike Tobias said "I would smear a small amount into the grain and use a small bondo spreader like a squeegee to work it into the pores.....I would not want it to build up too thick...I hate sanding. Keep the layers, if any, very thin." Before I go ahead with this, skibum5545 mentioned perhaps using some sort of brush on clear stuff. Any other opinions on that? CA is super glue? My true green is showing here. I have done some work with super glue on a neck ding. And it went smoothly! Especially once I sanded it down. skibum5545, StonesCreed, Drak, and Mahelcaya.... THANKS!!!! Next time I promise to start a thread in the right place... Adam
  4. Great tip! Thanks! I'll obviously be super careful during the application. Any special recommendations on what brand of Epoxy to get? Mr. Tobias mentioned that I should use a 1 hour Epoxy rather than a 5 minute one.
  5. I know this is redundant b/c I was just reading other forum messages related to this, but what's the best epoxy to use for my project?
  6. Actually, the color of the wenge is very dark and I'm ok with it. A clear coat on top of it w/Epoxy or something durable like it would work. What I'm trying to cure is "stuff" getting into the wenge grooves/slots. Currently, I'm basically having to brush out these grooves at least once a week. Recommendations on method/steps and materials would be greatly appreciated! Adam
  7. Hi, I'm absolutely new here. I'm a bass player who isn't by any means near a well travelled area where many guitar repair guys are. I've got a Michael Tobias MTD 535 with a Wenge neck and Wenge fretboard. The board itself has quite a lot of grooves/small slotts in it and as a result, my skin picks up and gathers in those grooves, thus making the bass look like it's got dandruff after a short while of play. I've discussed via email with Michael about what to do about this, and there were a few options. Epoxy to fill and finish, or some wood filler. Since I've decided to take on this project myself, I'm curious if anyone has done something like this.. And what to watch out for. Michael recommended using 1 hour drying epoxy, and not the 5 minute stuff. I'd continue to call him but I don't want to bug him too much. Here are the steps I think i should take, and maybe someout there can tweak my steps? This is a fretted neck, and I'm hoping to do the job without removing them 1) clean the neck 2) Tape off the frets 3) Apply the Epoxy evenly (filling the grooves, and leveling 4) Let dry (1-2 hours) 5) Begin the gradual sanding (all the way to fine grains) 6) Get down to where it's smooth and clear - Buff to lusture 7) remove tape from frets 8) Smooth off or file off any epoxy that got on any frets. Is this all correct, close? or am I walking into a big head ache project? Thanks for your input, or suggestions! Adam
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