that was why i suggested taking it to a small body shop, one i worked at would paint anything, from rc model air planes to hand made gun buts, I like 2k even if you are not adept with a spray gun you...

It seems that every person has their own favourite method and product for finishing - and that one person's experience is often not a good indicator of how someone else will find it! At least, that's ...

Never tried rattle cans, I used to be in body shops so used to the 2k clear. If you have a small body repair place near to you they may be willing to chuck in the spray booth with another job and lick...

@mezy2K rattle cans are one option I'm considering, Brad Angove seems to manage a good finish with them (though of course, that guy has lots of experience with different spray methods).

I use car two pack clear, needs to be sprayed on but have known people to use a roller, a good fine flat and polish

I'm looking for a gloss, fairly durable clear coat that I can apply at home with no specialist spray equipment.It seems like pretty much everything that is showcased in YouTube Luthier videos (Crystal...

One of the things I want to offer, and I think this would work quite well if Mark can supply the body (or neck) blanks, is to offer a bespoke machining service to guitar makers. This could be just be ...

It's pretty impressive what can be done with the right kit - and the knowledge to be able to use the kit correctly! I have kit envy @darrenking! hanging around outside some sleazy jazz club in the ...

@johnnierox-boo Hi John, sorry to hear that. No rush for the drawing, just whenever you get a chance. The walnut capping was a veneer log core which was about 9” in diameter. I bought a bunch of them ...

I’ve used iron gear on a few builds, always great performers...hot slag in the superstrat but I’ve found the Rolling mill and blues engines the best. I have mixed the rolling mill and blues engine wit...

Top session - might not make my own chisel just yet as I already bought one but now understand some metal working term.

Got my seat booked ...

If you bought a chisel from us THANKS!! This is how we made it...

Hi Simon, According to the interweb: Boiled linseed oil in thin coats dries in a few days and can be put into moderate service. Boiled linseed oil does in thicker applications does not fully cure or h...

after looking at the boiled linseed oil, it is still damp and the grain still there, as in not filled. it seems to sink, the thing with this method is it will take time to apply, dry off, then sand. i...

Iron Gear Alchemist and Rolling Mill it is then, thanks John. (are you sending me that drawing by the way?) On reflection, I am going for a three way toggle for this one to keep the wiring simple and ...

If you try to dry logs in the round you will end up with a big pile of firewood!! You have to get it cut into slabs otherwise the whole log will just be full of checks and splits. Find someone local w...

I’d store them on slats to let air get round them also try and I’ve heard to seal the ends or it will crack/split as they dry.

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I’ve heard Cherry is a good tone wood. I've used Cherry on a build (or two, quite possibly) and think I've still got the remains of a plank somewhere. It ages really nicely. The grain and colours se...