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- Wed Jun 13, 2018 7:43 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: What's the best gram strength hide glue to use for a set neck?
- Replies: 3
- Views: 7270
What's the best gram strength hide glue to use for a set neck?
I'm getting ready to try using hide glue for a set neck on an electric build. I bought some BT&E 315 gram strength High Stress granules at Woodcraft. When I got home I got to thinking I might have bought some from LMI six to eight years ago. After digging around for awhile I found it. I don't be...
- Fri Jun 08, 2018 10:03 am
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15774
Re: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
Hi Mark, good to be back. I drop in and look every once in awhile but just haven't posted anything. The reason I ask about mixing is because I was unable to find a burnt umber dye and assumed you had mixed it from Transtint or other brand colors. Thanks everyone for your help.
- Thu Jun 07, 2018 8:30 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15774
Re: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
Thanks for all the great tips. Mario, any suggestions for mixing burnt umber? I'm not sure what colors of tint to mix to get it.
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 9:31 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
- Replies: 12
- Views: 15774
Looking for tips on dying a mahogany neck
I just finished up a mahogany neck for an electric guitar and it's too light in color for my taste. I've tried a variety of brown Transtint colors mixed in alcohol on scrap but haven't found anything I like yet. Does anyone have a color of dye they've used on mahogany that worked well. I know this i...
- Wed Jun 06, 2018 8:26 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: New Guitar
- Replies: 27
- Views: 24821
Re: New Guitar
Very nice job. Love the burst.
- Wed May 31, 2017 11:27 am
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Problem with 8" Grizzly jointer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6038
Re: Problem with 8" Grizzly jointer
Thanks for the tips guys. I have White's book and was hoping I could get by with my 4' straight edge and not have to build his master bar. I guess I need to re think that. David, I already have a spiral cutter and am not having trouble getting clean cuts. Just having problems with a length wise tape...
- Tue May 30, 2017 7:09 pm
- Forum: Tools and Jigs
- Topic: Problem with 8" Grizzly jointer
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6038
Problem with 8" Grizzly jointer
I'm having a problem with my jointer tapering boards. The end fed into the cutter first gets more taken off than the other end. After a few passes the board gets a noticeable taper from one end to the other. I have a book on machine set up but no mention of this in the book or the owners manual. I d...
- Wed May 24, 2017 6:33 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Smoked lacquer finish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10566
Re: Smoked lacquer finish
Thanks Steve. I use waterborne lacquer so it won't be flammable. It will most likely be awhile till I get around to testing. I have four other builds I'm trying to finish up.
- Wed May 24, 2017 1:23 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Smoked lacquer finish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10566
Re: Smoked lacquer finish
Thank Barry.
- Wed May 24, 2017 8:23 am
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Smoked lacquer finish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10566
Re: Smoked lacquer finish
Thanks Jason. That's pretty much the process I was thinking. Just not sure how to generate the sooty type smoke. Here is an example of the finish. http://www.harvesterguitars.com/completed/bavarian-tv/ You can find more on Instagram under Harvester Guitars.
- Thu May 18, 2017 6:02 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Smoked lacquer finish
- Replies: 10
- Views: 10566
Smoked lacquer finish
Is anyone familiar with a finish called "Smoked Lacquer" or "Candled Lacquer? I believe it was used on Wandre Guitars. I'm trying to find out how it was done if anyone knows. It looks like swirls of dark smoke is layered into the finish. Very cool looking. Thanks.
- Mon May 15, 2017 8:14 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: New model by Jason Rodgers
- Replies: 15
- Views: 16062
Re: New model by Jason Rodgers
You're really doing some extremely nice work Jason. Very unique. Love the stepped bevel. Always wanted to do that but couldn't quite figure out how it's done. Great design on the bridge and pickups too. Looking forward to seeing you at the convention.
- Fri Apr 28, 2017 6:02 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Maple SG
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12232
Re: Maple SG
Thanks Mark. Good to be back. It seems if I don't login for a few weeks I get dropped from post notices. I get busy and just forget to check in and see what's going on.
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 11:09 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Chuck Tweedy's adventure on the dark side
- Replies: 49
- Views: 45792
Re: Chuck Tweedy's adventure on the dark side
I'm late to the game here but I want to say nice job. Great looking build Chuck.
- Thu Apr 27, 2017 10:52 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Maple SG
- Replies: 11
- Views: 12232
Re: Maple SG
Beautiful job!
- Sun Aug 23, 2015 1:20 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Jason's #3: Walnut over spalted maple 6-string
- Replies: 21
- Views: 27686
Re: Jason's #3: Walnut over spalted maple 6-string
Thanks Jason. I missed that. I'll check it out.
- Sat Aug 22, 2015 9:51 pm
- Forum: Solid-Body and Chambered or Semi-Solid Electric Guitars and Bass Guitars
- Topic: Jason's #3: Walnut over spalted maple 6-string
- Replies: 21
- Views: 27686
Re: Jason's #3: Walnut over spalted maple 6-string
Very nice job Jason. Love the overall look. Clever idea on the switch. Did you make the pickup covers? I like the way they look. You really have been knocking them out. Excellent work!
- Sun Aug 09, 2015 10:45 am
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Experience with "Tried & True" finishes?
- Replies: 4
- Views: 6307
Re: Experience with "Tried & True" finishes?
I haven't tried that product, but I recently used Osmo an oil product that David King suggested. I applied it to a body and it gave it a very nice satin smooth finish that feels great. Just a thought. A little pricey but easy to use and doesn't require many coats.
- Sun Jul 19, 2015 9:00 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Need advice on using TransTint Dye on curly maple
- Replies: 22
- Views: 30244
Re: Need advice on using TransTint Dye on curly maple
Thanks for the suggestions. I'm trying to highlight the grain more. My plan was to wipe on a more concentrated coat and let it dry then sand back and apply a less concentrated coat like PRS does. Can I do that with it mixed in the finish and get the same effect?
- Sun Jul 19, 2015 12:56 pm
- Forum: Glues and Finishes
- Topic: Need advice on using TransTint Dye on curly maple
- Replies: 22
- Views: 30244