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I am going to call this back done

It looks great in the photo.

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Posted by: @koendb
More alcohol seems to be the right answer

Ain’t that just the truth!! 🤣 🤣 🤣 

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I think it’s on the web site 

Very nice job there @koendb. 
🎶🎸🙏🙂

@koendb It’s looking really good, that’s a nice lustre. Just think that each grade of sandpaper puts finer scratches in the finish than the last one. The same goes for compounds and polishes, they are still abrasive so go through…   Read more»

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Yes I agree it’s starting to look very good

Posted by: @tv101 Sorry to all – I had a last minute unexpected obstacle to my participation, so couldn’t make it. Well done @rocknroller912 @robin @koendb for managing to get out just before @jamesbisset turned up.  Sounds like the plan…   Read more»

@koendb “Mirror mirror on the wall, who’s the fairest of them all?” 😉👍

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So am I

@koendb  I think I remember Mark saying that he doesn’t use shellac, so here is a builder who does live streams that you can follow. Think he uses pumice powder as grain filler. It’s only a screen shot but you…   Read more»

@koendb First of all I’ll say that the neck looks amazing, great finish. I can’t help with an answer for you unfortunately, I have never used shellac so I can’t offer any tips. It is something I want to try…   Read more»

@koendb  It sounds like the finish is soaking into some parts of the grain more than others, giving the appearance that there is nothing there. I’ve seen professional French polishers apply a first thick coat with a brush to get…   Read more»

@koendb thanks

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I must admit, I am no fan of glitters and flakes but your skills are amazing

@koendb Yeah it’s not for everyone but thanks for the compliment. 👍

@koendb thank you. 

Posted by: @swepri Yes, several times 🙂 Right now a hair over 21mm and 23mm @swepri Good, I just wanted to make sure. 👍  Like @koendb said, have a think about what profile shape you want your neck.  Do two…   Read more»

@koendb Thanks! I will try to decide tomorrow. No more saw dust today…

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I tend to,leave my mistakes as it reminds me for next time.

@koendb  Be careful with adding extra veneer at a later stage as you might find it’s too thick for the tuners to fit. Very thin veneer over the back will cover the plugged holes but it would need to be…   Read more»