@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.

Brilliant, we need to club together and get Bradley vouchers for the guitar building course, he will learn the path to enlightenment.

Well this question was a dud! Soldier my arse...... the answer is clearly 'C' Bradley! Attachment : 20210802_220739.jpg

Hi Bill, I have never had to remove a bridge but, if I did, I absolutely agree with @rocknroller912. If there is no reason to reuse the existing bridge then planing or routing it off will do far less ...

@Rocknroller912 Thanks for that - sounds like a plan - I wondered about heat to soften glue but as you say as the bridge is not being reused then carefully remove/destroy………..

@frocesterbill Repairs like this are mostly what I do rather than new builds, so here is my suggestion although I’m open to being told I’m wrong. Recently I’ve done two bridge removals one for the loc...

@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...

@robin Thinking of you both. My mum had the same illness and lived till she was 92 without it returning so there can be light at the end of the tunnel

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.

@robin come to think of it there was a small pot of “something” provided when I bought stain and finish for a kit build guitar, wonder if that’s what it was!

@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!

@koendb @tej @russ Thanks for your kind wishes and thoughts, I'm sure Gina is going to fine after her treatment. Yes the grain filler is to try and get as smooth a surface as I can before lacquering...

@robin. Holding you and your wife in our thoughts Robin. 💛💛 🙏🎸🙂🎶

@robin Sorry for the tough time your family is having. Guitar is looking good, bet you’re pleased. Is the point of grain filling just to give a physically smooth surface?

@Robin So sorry for your loss. We hope that the treatment is succesful and she recovers completely! Looking sweet!