Hi, If it soaks in more it will darken more. You can’t have both depth of finish and no darkening as they are intrinsically linked. Maybe you should just consider using a lighter wood and experimentin...

to my finishing expert friends... I have a mind to try the water-based Poly to avoid darkening the wood as much as possible. Is this a bad idea? If I dilute it more and do more coats will it soak in b...

I love the leopard figure. Stunning! I was recently quoted £40kg for solid Macassar ebony boards which are the left over material after veneer cutting. Lots of wastage due to dimensions, so work out p...

Awesome! Where did the drawing come from? Did you make it? Here is some fancy Crelicam Ebony I have in stock - the one on the far right is Leopard figure Let me know if you want one I'll have to ask C...

Posted by: John L I love the Theorbo Mark, are you going to make one? I wouldn’t mind making a normal sized lute one day in the distant future when my skills have developed. Is that something you cou...

yep - I'm not sure of the look either but this won't be a serious project... Off to make a racket in Swindon now...

"Stupid boy Pike!" But this might end up as such... Attachment : IMG_7235.jpg Using this discarded 24.25" neck, threaded steel for a bridge and tacks in the end to secure the strings. Thinking ...

Inlays - is something I haven't really attempted too...

Well, selfishly I'm considering the following... a thru-neck "Strat" a carved top thin-line ES33x type a 000 acoustic (24.75 scale, 12th fret join) guidance would always be appreciated.

Posted by: Carnivorous HERBivore Are you planning an un-saddle pickup fitting video for an acoustic guitar Mark? That would be nice... Herb Yes Herb - that is for certain

Are you planning an un-saddle pickup fitting video for an acoustic guitar Mark? That would be nice... Herb

Posted by: John L Right, I want to know everything! ? I would like to see a finishing course that explains and demonstrates different products. Measuring and cutting wood is a skill in itself and ther...

Posted by: Edwin I would very much like that! Also a topic on tool maintainance, e.g. sharpening plane blades, chisels, saws, drill bits etc. Cheers Edwin!

Posted by: John L Oh, there is something I wouldn’t mind learning. On any standard guitar such as an S type or T type with a laminated top, how do you do an elbow carve without going through the top? ...

Chaps. I've only just seen all your lovely replies (I didn't subscribe to be notified and there's the Christmas thing too). I have never tried poly so that'll be a first. Hopefully the splintering sta...

Waterborne lacquers will tend to result in less of a darkening effect although this is something that all lacquer manufacturers are trying to overcome given that they want the water based products to ...

Good luck! Dispose your used rags safely, they can self-combust spontaniously....

Posted by: Carnivorous HERBivore You must be proud of these Deej - great work! Thanks @carnivorous HERBivore Still learning but really enjoying when I get the time.

Posted by: Carnivorous HERBivore You must be proud of these Deej - great work! Thanks @carnivorous HERBivore Still learning but really enjoying when I get the time.