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13/12/17
The fingerboard has been glued on and, I've started to carve the neck ..
The fingerboard has been glued on and, I've started to carve the neck ..
17/12/17
Making a start on the bridge. I have a few options, this one is quartersawn figured mahogany but, i will make up a rosewood version too.
Making a start on the bridge. I have a few options, this one is quartersawn figured mahogany but, i will make up a rosewood version too.
24/1/18
Eight coats of oil finish applied. I will leave this to harden for 1 week before levelling with 0000 wire wool, followed by several more light coats and repeating the wire wool process. This should leave a smooth matt finish with a nice sheen :)
Eight coats of oil finish applied. I will leave this to harden for 1 week before levelling with 0000 wire wool, followed by several more light coats and repeating the wire wool process. This should leave a smooth matt finish with a nice sheen :)
4/2/18
The oil finish has cured and was lightly rubbed back for a satin finish.
Now work has continued on the bridge. I have opted for a simple design, in the figured mahogany, with a rosewood saddle ..
The oil finish has cured and was lightly rubbed back for a satin finish.
Now work has continued on the bridge. I have opted for a simple design, in the figured mahogany, with a rosewood saddle ..
7/2/18
The bridge is now glued on :)
Strings going on soon .....
The bridge is now glued on :)
Strings going on soon .....
11/2/18
:)
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