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Post by francis on Mar 20, 2024 19:00:37 GMT
Just a quick update. No photos at present as the polishing has now been completed, buffed and waxed. Bone nut and saddle pieces still need tinkering with but strings went on the guitar this afternoon and I have to say I'm chuffed.
Once I've fininshed tweaking and the 'Doc' has the guitar in his hands I'll add photos to the thread for all to see. TBC...
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Post by francis on Mar 4, 2024 17:37:33 GMT
French polish tastes horrible. maybe mix with some cod liver oil and orange juice... Many thanks Colin.
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Post by francis on Mar 3, 2024 18:09:14 GMT
Looks like I'm sticking with Liberon Special Pale for this one. Many thanks all Francis
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Post by francis on Mar 2, 2024 19:03:01 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
Are you suggesting that doc might spill anything? When have you known a Scot spill anything (they may have bought)!
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Post by francis on Mar 2, 2024 15:23:03 GMT
Anyone heard of such a finish? It's mentioned in the Gore/Gilet books but no composition given. I've done some 'G**gle' searches but nothing very informative coming up. I like a traditional FP finish but would like something that is a little more resistive to alcohol and the likes (which some musicians seem to consume!). If you know of a branded product or how its made up can you let me know. Cheers Francis
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Post by francis on Feb 25, 2024 17:53:44 GMT
Positioning the fretboard and adding redister pins (brass nails ) ready for final fixing tomorrow. Also shows the leaf fret markers.
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Post by francis on Feb 21, 2024 15:03:23 GMT
Couple of progress photos. I've been working on the neck, neck/body joint and headstock the last few days and just pulled all the parts together to get a better idea as to how things are looking and just thought I'd share... Francis
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Post by francis on Feb 19, 2024 22:45:18 GMT
Doc's head plate:
Had to match the J45...
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Post by francis on Feb 12, 2024 10:00:01 GMT
I think I’ll just put it on a table and look at it. You take it easy now, Francis. We’re none of us as young as our wives want us to be. I’ll second that !
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Post by francis on Feb 11, 2024 14:45:52 GMT
Knackered. Not made for sanding and scraping these days. After cutting the channels it was time to fill em up again. I've kept it simple with rosewood and w/b/w lines for the bindings and b/w/br/w/b lined purflings on front and back faces. Today has been spent removing the final tapes, scraping areas that needed scraping and giving the whole surface (not the soundboard) an initial sanding.
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Post by francis on Feb 7, 2024 13:05:13 GMT
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Post by francis on Feb 6, 2024 9:07:12 GMT
The Closed box. Time for a clean-up now in prep for applying a sealer then cutting binding and purfling channels...
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Post by francis on Feb 5, 2024 23:28:23 GMT
The 'Box' is now closed... Photos tomorrow
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Post by francis on Feb 5, 2024 16:10:45 GMT
Last interior before the box closes...
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Post by francis on Jan 31, 2024 22:28:12 GMT
I’m like a dog watching a conjuror, Francis. I may not understand it but I’m very excited. Just keep the tail wagging…
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