@tv101For me the intriguing thing is that normally that sort of flip flop paint needs a matt black base to work (and this one is working very well), b...

@booSaw this and thought that when you get bored of flakes you can have a go at this.Just skip to 14:10 to see the guitar after the special magic has ...

@robinI'm going to try the aquacoat grain filler (it's quite pricey, but it's the only clear one I can find). Another possibility might be adding micr...

@robinCool.Was that a full can? It seems a little excessive for what doesn't look like a particularly big piece.I've got some ash and maple plank offc...

I'm not saying it's remote but their neighbours still paint themselves blue.

@Rocknroller912Chestnut is the melamine lacquer I have. Can you recall if you used their cellulose or acrylic sealers?

@rocknroller912ThanksI've done a quick test piece of melamine lacquer so far, just enough to start to get an idea of its characteristics, but your inf...

@boo, your test plan is a good idea, I was thinking along those lines. The other advice you gave will probably be largely applicable too, thanks.

@booNo rattle cans in this batch (though I'll try a rattle can acrylic sealer), these are going to be brush applied.Rattle cans maybe next, want to tr...

@deejThat's what this is all about!I have a starter pack right next to me. I'll be trying it out on bare wood, stained wood (I have Keda dyes and stun...

I'm seeing information like this as (hopefully) useful support information for the finishing course. I'm trying to find solutions which are readily av...

I don't think much strength is needed (when you play you're pressing the fretboard onto the neck, not trying to pull it off), the key will be the prec...

There have been a few guitars with interchangeable microtonal fretboards over the years, mostly (all?) one offs.Here is one As for True Temperament, t...

Does anyone allow any extra on the template to allow for sanding? I wonder how much shaping and finish sanding will take off, but with a neck even a m...

Not so much, I've only enough powder to make a gallon or so of stain according to the package.

@tv101 are you sure you wouldn't prefer to stain it blue?

@tv101 I don't have a compressor though when the hackspace reopens I'll have access to two, we have a very large one in the metal shop and one small...

@boo what makes the Mirka so great? I know Ben Crowe really loves them too. They're a bit pricey, but I'm a sucker for a Guchi tool.

@boo, it's ok we'll just pretend we haven't seen it before.I'll start practicing my surprised face😮