Love your work there @NSJ

@nsj More nice work Neil. Just been watching your latest YouTube video. You don’t need any advice from me when it comes to building guitars but get yourself some NEC tape instead of the super glue and masking tape trick….   Read more»

Thanks @NSJ I did what you recommended and 3 of 4 will be good, as I am putting a comfort/access carve on the body where the neck joins I will need just one smaller length screw, Still wondering if I…   Read more»

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Staining worked out ok

@nsj  Looking good.

@nsj Wow, that turned out very nice with the finish on.

That’s pretty effective @NSJ – as you say, very spalty.
 

@NSJ – don’t really see that as a worst case option TBH – I’ve got a load of veneers here waiting for a use!

@nsj  Loads more adjustment too, I always fit new strings on a new build. At least it helps rule the problem out if there is a problem. Another lesson learned, my setting up strings are in the bin now. Trying…   Read more»

@robin Excellent, I’m pleased it easily worked out for you without having to do anything drastic. 
@nsj came through for you. Good call. 👍

@nsj That looks gorgeous, very nice indeed. 😍

You have some handy mates up there @nsj!

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Nice job done there Neil. 👍 
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Don’t bugger your back up again @nsj. 😬
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@nsj  Staining often doesn’t always look good on the first coat. Sometimes you have to rub down and apply more. Repeat until you get an even stain. One trick is to make a solution of gelatine and warm water in…   Read more»

[quote data-userid=”49175″ data-postid=”23533″] @nsj I just ordered 3 of their stains for the first time, will take 6 weeks to get to me, grrrr! I have had success with the oils so hope the stains work just as well, cheers…   Read more»

@nsj I just ordered 3 of their stains for the first time, will take 6 weeks to get to me, grrrr! I have had success with the oils so hope the stains work just as well, cheers

@nsj Have you tried any of the Crimson Guitars oil finishes? I have used them with great success and finished off with Renaissance Wax for a silky smooth finish.

@nsj Staining is a challenge but you did a good job of it. Nice color tone and fairly even. Watch out for cure times when applying oil later. Be patient so you don’t end up with a sticky mess. (Don’t…   Read more»

@nsj Most of us are. 🤣🙌