possum1284

hi i noticed craftsman bits from sears are a lot cheaper then those stewmac sells. Are they ok to use for general guitar routing?

Adam

looks wierd, the body horn is a little to pointy in my opinion compared to the other side which is really rounded out. im not a big fan of reverse headstocks. kind reminds me of a diatorted lp the body.

Adam

Alcohol is alcohol, but the stuff used to denature it is grade-A nasty. And Meths? Even worse. Those are seriously bad solvents, so unless you protect your skin (it goes right through) and lungs (respirator) when using, grain alcohol is infinitely safer.

For french polishing itself, fumes aren't really a big issue, though. When prepping flakes they can be.

The thing with solvents is this: don't think 'oh, I'm just a home user, I don't get exposed that much, I don't need protection'. Nerve degeneration, potential blindness, various other degenerative and irreversible conditions? Not fun. You know those health and safety laws? For people that use these nasties day in day out with proper protection? Basically means that one home user being a touch sloppy about protecting himself from these carcinogenic nightmares of chemicals has an exposure level many, many times that of someone who works with the stuff daily, but with proper protection, from a single, one-time use.

And frankly, protective gear is far too cheap to be without.

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thats kind what i was thinking. so the natural food grade grain alchol is the best bet then. on another note is it ok to put shellac over ktm9? same question applies to minwax wipe sealer/ finish ,it is mostly sanded off though.

Adam

who would want that

talc is worse for ya then epoxy. im using pumice as my grain filler. im gonna do a color stain unerneath the shellac

im not concerned about the price. denaturated has harmful chemicals in while the pure does not. would that alchol work though?

Adam

yeah those are the sides im buying. the back is too thine though need a 1 inch piece.

thanks, Adam

im really dont want to use the denaturerated alchol to dissolve the shellac i read pure alchol can be used instead alchol used.

the closest i can find is 190 proof is this the right stuff?

Adam

Denatured alcohol is, and alcohol, straight, is a poison. Not great, but not that nasty. I always wear gloves anyway. Once cured, it's perfectly safe.

Grain filler is a seperate issue from the finish of your choice. Shellac will not fill the grain for you.

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so does shellac require a grain filler? im looking for a finish to use on mahogany that does not require a grain filler if there is one.

Adam

cool is the alchol a carcinegen or anything or just an irrantant? once applied and dried i assume shellac is perfectly safe to touch for long periods of time correct? also does shellac reguire a grain filler if used on mahogany?

thanks.

thanks all. im gonna go with aerosal spray lacquer i think. does that require a filler? any reccomendatons for a good respirator ,i was considering the one stewmac sells.

Adam

so if i dont use a filler the only effect i my finish will be uneven? correct?

Adam

hi they reccommened using an epoxy grain filler. is the grain filler necessary? the epoxy which is toxic kinda negates why i bought the ktm9, atleast the health benefits. is the grain filler absolutely essentially or can i just apply the finish to the bare wood (mahogany)? on another note grain filler isnt required for maple correct?

thank, Adam

never heard of it let us know how it turns out. ive used ktm9 its less the spectacular.

Adam

anyone ever used aresol spray lacquer? if so how did it turn out? Also stewmac advises wearing a respirator. Is the aersol lacquer really that much worse for your health then regular spray paint?

adam

hi do u leave the top of the wood flat or carve the whole thing into an arc? essentially on a carved top guitar is the very top flat or arched(where the pickups are monted)? im specifically interested in knowing this about prs guitars.

adam

im actually building an archtop. did you use x bracing? whats the hieght of the sides? finally How dod u do that bridge its very cool?

excelent job by the way.

Adam

im having a hard time finding them except on ebay. anyoneknow where i can purchase schaller golden 5o's with covers, im in the US by the way.

Adam

hi is there any difference purchasing wood from a lumber supplier rather then a suplier who deals specifically in instrument. i want to make an arch top with a paduk back but i cant find paduk at any instrument supplier, but i have been able to find it at general wood suppliers. will it make a sifference if i buy the wood from a general supplier?

Adam

i want to use schaller golden 50's and add covers to them. do they need to be potted? also from what you all wrote the ajustable side of the pickups goes on the pickup cover side with the holes, correct?

adam

benedetto wrote a great book, i own it . its vey helpfull and will answer all the questions you aske thers a whole chapter or so on the tail piece.

Adam

do the holes in the pickup cover go on the north or the south end of the pickup?

also should the pickups be reversed ex: neck punorth faces north and bridge pu north faces south.

Adam

i have one ill sell for $100 plus shipping which is like $6. its in decent shape and includes the power supply.

Adam

i assume u just slide it on the solder it correct? i just wanna make sure.

Adam

anyone know how to put covers on a humbucker?

Adam