New yorker replica: finished!
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Bent,
I love your curly maple green PSG
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:
Then with an Xacto and a straight rule, cut the outside line of the pattern (that cuts the wood and paper fibers)
then I use a caul to guide the stewmac dremel support for the upper and lower straight lines
I use the 1/32" Stewmac downcut router bit at full speed and work very slowly
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
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:
It's time sonsumming, but the result looks good (I love it)
Still some gaps to fill:-)
Xavier
I love your curly maple green PSG
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:
Then with an Xacto and a straight rule, cut the outside line of the pattern (that cuts the wood and paper fibers)
then I use a caul to guide the stewmac dremel support for the upper and lower straight lines
I use the 1/32" Stewmac downcut router bit at full speed and work very slowly
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
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:
It's time sonsumming, but the result looks good (I love it)
Still some gaps to fill:-)
Xavier
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
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!
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!
http://benrom.com/
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.
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.
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Bent, Bent...SHAME ON ME
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...
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...
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Oooo I've never done sunburst before
http://benrom.com/
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.
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.
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
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:
I'll have to think about the finish now
Xavier
You could help me reveal the figures of the wood indeed!
I finished today the inlay process:
I'll have to think about the finish now
Xavier
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Xavier, I'm all yours. Any help I can give, just let me know.banjo980 wrote:Dont worry for the sunburst Bent, I've did before,
You could help me reveal the figures of the wood indeed!
http://benrom.com/
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.
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
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
Paul
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
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!
Xavier
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!
Xavier
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Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
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
This is another long weekend here. Time for beer and family. Look forward to hearing from you again.
Your friend in building,
Paul
Re: First LS project: 8strings New yorker replica
Guys,
I finished to spray the varnish (6 times 3 coats wet on wet)
Now I let it set hard ant I'll have to wet sand and then polish
I finished to spray the varnish (6 times 3 coats wet on wet)
Now I let it set hard ant I'll have to wet sand and then polish