Thanks @Rocknroller912 , hopefully we'll get some better news tomorrow when we go for my wife's results tomorrow. Meanwhile, grain filling and sanding will keep me occupied.

@robinI was sad to read your family news it puts my broken iPad into perspective. Your build is looking good.

@tej Yes it is transparent, the stuff I've used is called "Sand and Seal". This is the first time I've used it, so can't vouch for its suitability or longevity yet. It's water based and I've tried add...

@robin Is it transparent then, would you use it before or after staining? Sounds like another technique I need to test anyway!

@mattbeels Thanks Matt, my wife is doing well for now, just recovered from her first round of chemo but not looking forward to the next one.

@Rocknroller912 "The Lurker" would've been a good name, but I've already made the decals for it. I've really stretched my imagination with this one and called it #002.

So sorry to hear about your mom Robin… I hope your wife is doing well, take care!

@robin Does that mean your guitar will be called “The Lurker” when it’s finished. The forum has been quiet recently so a lot of people seem to be in the same situation marking time and probably enjoye...

Thanks @Rocknroller912, I haven't really been away, just been lurking in the background with nothing useful to contribute.

@robin Its looking good and I’m pleased to see you are back. @boo is the paint expert so I’m not going to try answering the question.

After what seems like an eternity sealing and sanding with sand'n'seal, I'm happy with the smooth surface. Now I've got four coats of lacquer on and pleased with the results so far. I just had one lit...

@boo Does the metal flake conduct as in shielding

Ooooohhhhhhh..... sparkly...... 🙂

Looking Great @boo. That body requires high spec hardware. Upgrade everything. 🤣😁 🙏🎶🎸🙂

It is starting to take shape now @koendb. Keep up the good work. 🙂🎶🎸🙏

Fretboard markers done, radiussed to 16" radius.Only thing to do is check and saw the slot to depth, install the side dots and glue the fretboard on. Attachment : IMG_20210728_162722581.jpg Glu...

Interesting I’ve never seen a string break at the bridge on any instrument I guess on acoustic instruments it is indeed not a common issue. So yeah I can definitely see where you are coming from.On e...

@koendb Interesting I’ve never seen a string break at the bridge on any instrument

In case anyone didn't get the email - no Bliss tonight ☹️ I'm spending my evening listening to old John Peel shows (the 10-midnight evening shows) from the 70s instead. Ahhhh ... brin...

@tv101 There’s definitely an empty space or 3 in the diary