@darrenking @mattbeels Thanks for the good wishes I’ve found that I can do varnishing ok so working on non guitar projects. Just have to be careful not to burst any stitches or get any solvent near as it’s still partly…   Read more»

@boo Thanks I had to get an operation on my hand, nothing woodwork related but it was a minor emergency. I’m home now and bored as I can’t do anything. Hoping to get the stitches out on Friday then physio,…   Read more»

@darrenking Sorry to be a wet blanket it must be all the drugs the hospital have been pumping in to me the last few days affecting my thinking. Your design looks very good and I think it will fly off…   Read more»

@boo With all our pooled resources I’m sure we could build a monster Ark big enough for all the Bailey community. As for money I’ve always found that if you’re good enough at what you do then work flows in…   Read more»

@boo I was reading your earlier comment about poly finishes on guitars and did some web research as it’s something I’ve often wondered myself. It’s seems that big firms used a two pack system which you would be OK with…   Read more»

Just to depress everyone this is how big factories do polishing, no people input. The arm uses suction and is computer controlled. Probably even a machine for loading and removing the bodies in and out of the room.

@steveadms
Looks very good what did you use to finish the body