New yorker replica: finished!

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banjo980
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Bent,
I love your curly maple green PSG :D

You might be interrested by a step by step of the technique I use for these inlays (remember, I did the logo the classic way, and it's the first time I do this way)
If you're not, feel free to skip the post of course, I'm not a master

first, a good grawing of the pattern (CAD is the best), glued in place with white glue:
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Then with an Xacto and a straight rule, cut the outside line of the pattern (that cuts the wood and paper fibers)
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then I use a caul to guide the stewmac dremel support for the upper and lower straight lines
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I use the 1/32" Stewmac downcut router bit at full speed and work very slowly
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Then, with free hand I rout the cavities
As the paper was previously cut , the bit removes it when you rout on the lines

I think the result is pretty neat
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Remove the paper with light sanding

Then I hold in place the inlay with a pencil, and use a very small amount of clear CA to fix it in place
When it's set, I spread some black medium CA (tinted thin CA seems not to exist:-()

And sand flush:
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It's time sonsumming, but the result looks good (I love it)
Still some gaps to fill:-)

Xavier
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

Post by Bent »

Xavier, thanks for liking my BLUE curly Maple :-)
Your project is most interesting to me. You have the knack of going into details in your pictures and explanations which I love - and it proves that you love what you're doing. Every detail you do is a study in true craftsmanship. I, and maybe others here, have lots to learn from you!
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21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
banjo980
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Bent, Bent...SHAME ON ME :oops:

I love your BLUE PSG
I may ask for your help for my next LP... I'll try to find a curly maple veener for the body and do a nice sunburst...
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Oooo I've never done sunburst before
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21 BenRom pedal steel guitars, a Nash 112 and a 1967 TOS Milling machine with many cutters making one hell of a mess on the floor.
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Dont worry for the sunburst Bent, I've did before,

You could help me reveal the figures of the wood indeed!

I finished today the inlay process:

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I'll have to think about the finish now

Xavier
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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banjo980 wrote:Dont worry for the sunburst Bent, I've did before,

You could help me reveal the figures of the wood indeed!
Xavier, I'm all yours. Any help I can give, just let me know.
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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You just keep surprising us all with your detailed work. Looks just perfect Buddy. Keep on posting. It is better than reading a good book on construction techniques.

Paul
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Hello guys,

Not so much posting those days because of the finishing process
That just means spraying-drying-sanding-spraying-drying-sanding... no interest

Some pictures shot about 1 week ago after the 2nd coat... still need 4-5 more!

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Xavier
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Can really see the refection of those white clouds on that black finish, almost like a mirror and your not even finished yet! You are a skilled craftsman. Love the photos, your skill, and your patients. Look forward to seeing and hearing the finished product.

This is another long weekend here. Time for beer and family. Look forward to hearing from you again.

Your friend in building,

Paul
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica

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Guys,
I finished to spray the varnish (6 times 3 coats wet on wet) :mrgreen:
Now I let it set hard ant I'll have to wet sand and then polish :D

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