Awesome paint job Boo! Talk about making it shiny!! Are the flakes applied with static attraction? I’m just trying to work out how you spray a solid! @darrenking Here you go Darren, just for you. Obviously all the prep work…   Read more»

Awesome paint job Boo! Talk about making it shiny!! Are the flakes applied with static attraction? I’m just trying to work out how you spray a solid! @darrenking I’ve just made a short video on how I did it, I’m…   Read more»

Yes, much better Marc Bolan than Gary Glitter!!!

@darrenking 🤣🤣 Yeah, if anything, please use Marc Bolan, not the other one. 🤣🤣🤣🤣

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Yes that makes sense from the diagram. I will need an 80 grit disc please but if you leave it loose I can attach it myself.
Thanks
Bill

BTW, I have heard that using Anusol can take a lot of the pain out of achieving a great finish!

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@darrenking I agree, it’s like a guitar that’s never been played. As tools it’s arguably impossible to justify the prices of Holtey planes, but as engineering art made by an artisan, well let’s just say if I won the lottery…   Read more»

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You can spend £1500 on a plane

Cheapskate!https://www.workshopheaven.com/holtey-a1-jointer-plane.html

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Thanks 650mm will be ok and I would need a sanding disc as well please. I live in Annan SW Scotland DG12. If ordering through M&C they have my full details in the members area. I’ve ordered the fret scales.

@darrenking Yup, cedar sounds like an good option, though I’d prefer a pale, yellow style rather than a red cedar if there was a choice. I must confess to a weakness for the look of John Lennon’s Epihone Casino.

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Thanks that would be helpful

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Thanks Darren I will check mine tomorrow but this sounds good. Drilling holes in mine shouldn’t be a problem.

Hi @darrenking, thanks for that. While I have your attention… On the Bagpress video you say that most veneers come in 200mm wide strips. If I want a ‘two piece’ book matched front or back, am I advised to design…   Read more»

I don’t want to come across as overly practical but, once you put it down, how the hell would you find it again?! 🤣 🤣  @darrenking 🤣🤣🤣🤣 It’s all part of the fun Darren, don’t ruin it.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I think it…   Read more»

Apologies @darrenking – I really should have read the thread title!! For oiled electric bodies, I don’t see a problem.  If it turns out heavy, then just chamber it.  If you want to paint it (now, why would you want…   Read more»

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Thanks Darren, I’ll pass that info on…
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BTW, per our previous conversation about making custom templates I’ve got a designer whipping up the first one now and so will have a file ready to send to you soon. Shall I use your email from your website?
Cheers!

@darrenking I was just having a bit of fun, I know Festool makes great stuff. A few years ago I helped out a neighbor at his furniture shop and got to use some of their routers and sanders so I’m…   Read more»

Hi James,
have you thought about using laser cut veneers?
Darren

@darrenking any chance that you can send me some info about this?
Cheers

have you thought about using laser cut veneers? @darrenking A’m no daein’ it masel! I was thinking of smallwondermusic.co.uk as recommended by Bailey Guitars, or rothkoandfrost.com where I spotted the chequered binding. But that would be either Mother of Pearl or…   Read more»