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Post by Harvey on Nov 26, 2013 14:14:55 GMT -7
Been thinkin' for some time about trying some new wood finishes and wood dyes first photo are 3 re-cycled valances Ghia/Z-28 siZe that I used on my Z amps. I sanded all the battle scars off and re-applied a finish using Shellac as sealer and Tru-oil as a top coat. Tru-oil has been used forever on gun stocks and now is starting to show up on guitar finishes.....so far I like it. the middle valance I used Stumac vintage amber color tone to pop the grain on the Curly Maple, then sand it back so only the soft grain stayed dark. Next week I'll be doing a green, blue a red valance out of Curly Maple, using a PRS trick, popping the grain with black dye, doing a sand back and applying the color of choice (might end up with a bunch of fire wood).......... good entertainment for a rainy day and I don't have to smell lacquer...........
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Post by wubberdubber on Nov 26, 2013 14:35:02 GMT -7
Gorgeous! In the top pic...that middle one would look killer with a blonde cab and oxblood grill.
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Post by Buzz Fretwear (Ignatius) on Nov 26, 2013 15:14:51 GMT -7
Really nice. I *will* be ordering one of these from you someday. Looking forward to seeing the dyes ;-)
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Post by digs57 on Nov 26, 2013 15:14:54 GMT -7
Yeah nice stuff....
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Post by Harvey on Nov 26, 2013 15:42:48 GMT -7
Beautiful Harvey, but I have a question: will Tru-Oil go on over shellac and penetrate the shellac enough to be permanent? I would have guessed the other way around. My reason for asking is re-doing some rifle stocks and I thought Tru-Oil had to go on first. Wonder if I could put BriWax or Johnson's Paste Wax over Tru-Oil? Good questions.... It seems like in the case of using dyes the shellac is used as a sealer more than anything else (to seal in the dyes) the Tru-oil will (it seems) lay on top of the shellac and turn very hard, I've only used one coat thus far and they recommend at least 2 coats. that said, you can also just use the Tru-oil and build up coats. Once the oil turns hard you can use a wax and buff it up. I don't like real glossy finish, so I might steel wool a little to tone down.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 26, 2013 15:49:20 GMT -7
Most satisfactory!
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Post by cap10toons on Nov 26, 2013 16:01:36 GMT -7
WEBsters... 1. purdy pretty / cute 2. purdy Word in the southern slang dictionary, meaning "pretty". "That's one damn purdy girl, Jack." 3. purdy Purdy much anthing Harvey makes!
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Post by doctorice on Nov 26, 2013 16:42:04 GMT -7
Lovely, Harvey.
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Post by heynewguy (Ol’ Bill) on Nov 26, 2013 18:15:29 GMT -7
Drop dead gorgeous as always Harvey!
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Post by Sean on Nov 26, 2013 19:49:38 GMT -7
Beautiful. I love curly maple.
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Post by zpilot on Nov 26, 2013 19:57:09 GMT -7
Man those are nice. How does the Tru-oil compare tung oil. I've used Tru-oil on gunstocks but it's been a long time ago.
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Post by Harvey on Nov 27, 2013 8:02:33 GMT -7
Man those are nice. How does the Tru-oil compare tung oil. I've used Tru-oil on gunstocks but it's been a long time ago. Tru-oil is Linseed oil based......
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Post by Harvey on Nov 27, 2013 8:05:06 GMT -7
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Post by BritInvasion on Nov 27, 2013 8:17:15 GMT -7
You never fail to amaze me , Harv.
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Post by Harvey on Nov 27, 2013 8:37:51 GMT -7
You never fail to amaze me , Harv. thanks Frankie, it keeps me off the streets at night........
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Post by nicholas on Nov 27, 2013 17:57:42 GMT -7
Delicious Harvey. Your inlay work is fascinating.
You using your own lac flakes or canned dewaxed shellac? All your examples look splendid. I did some experiments tinting shellac with dye and it worked very well also. A coat or two of satin nitro over tinted shellac was pretty amazing to my eyes. Give it a whirl....
What tools do you use to carve your inlays?
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I am guessing a drill press for your female circles, but what do you use to make such a perfect small circle for the plug?
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Post by Ridgeback on Nov 27, 2013 18:57:36 GMT -7
good entertainment for a rainy day and I don't have to smell lacquer........... I love the smell of lacquer in the morning....Actually, I do have very fond memories tied to the smell of lacquer and sawdust. When I got out of the service, I worked part time in a foundry's pattern shop with my dad for about a year. The most personally satisfying job I ever had and much quality time spent with my dad that I wouldn't have had otherwise (not to mention honing some decent woodworking skills). The pattern paint was lacquer based. Beautiful woodwork as always Harvey. Keep posting those pictures of your work. I don't always post, but I almost always look.
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Post by Harvey on Nov 27, 2013 20:41:46 GMT -7
What tools do you use to carve your inlays? *edit* I am guessing a drill press for your female circles, but what do you use to make such a perfect small circle for the plug? almost all the cutting I do for the curve stuff is done on a band saw and if it right, its right and if its wrong, its firewood. I have different size plug cutters from 1/4" to 7/8"
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Post by Lonny Caughron on Nov 27, 2013 21:49:37 GMT -7
Harvey I'm still secure enough with myself to say that I'm in love with your wood. Love ya Brother. Excellent as always.
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Post by Maddog on Nov 28, 2013 5:09:43 GMT -7
Very NICE stuff there, Harvey! I especially dig the Burl Maple and Wenge and Tru-oil....just killer....Keep sniffing the lacquer...it's working!
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Post by Harvey on Nov 28, 2013 11:57:34 GMT -7
On its way to Arizona.........
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Post by Shannon on Nov 30, 2013 21:46:09 GMT -7
Finishes; The dark arts... Looks awesome Harv!
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Post by Eddie on Nov 30, 2013 22:03:30 GMT -7
RICH! Very warm look, Harvey.
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Post by Harvey on Dec 1, 2013 8:25:57 GMT -7
Finishes; The dark arts... Looks awesome Harv! Everyone thinks the woodworkin' part is the hardest, I've always felt the finishing part is the most difficult part of woodworkin' and the easiest part to screw up.
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Post by Harvey on Dec 5, 2013 13:59:37 GMT -7
Natural and Vintage Amber Curly Maple w/Cocobolo Z's using Tru-oil as the finish
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Post by Stan on Dec 5, 2013 14:27:27 GMT -7
real purty woods
like em lots
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Post by Kris (aka smalltownsongs) on Dec 5, 2013 14:27:58 GMT -7
Uh yeah Vintage Amber and Cocobolo? Man Harvey, you continue to impress!
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Post by Harvey on Dec 6, 2013 12:11:42 GMT -7
first coat blue and green dye............. needs a hr. to dry
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Post by nicholas on Dec 6, 2013 15:30:47 GMT -7
Nice! I like that blue one. Did you lay down black first like you mentioned earlier? I'm looking to do a similar finish on my next guitar.
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Post by Harvey on Dec 6, 2013 15:55:33 GMT -7
Nice! I like that blue one. Did you lay down black first like you mentioned earlier? I'm looking to do a similar finish on my next guitar. I did, the black doesn't work well for all colors, but works well with the blue......
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