Spector Re-fin

[radansey]

Further to my previous posts, the progress of the oil-finish re-fin of my Spector.

First stage - sanding using 220, 320 and finally 1200 grit in preparation for the first coat of oil.

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More progress to follow.

Ross

[radansey]

First coat of oil.

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Re-sanding today in prep of second coat.

Ross

[pikeman]

Looking good so far, nice colour.
What oil are you using?

[radansey]

Thanks. The photo's unfortunately do not show the depth of the wood grain due to the flash.

I've just sanded-off with 1200 grid and re-oiled - looks even deeper grained when wet.

After a long toss-up (!!!) between Tung OIl and Danish Oil I decided on the latter, with a view to switching to Tung for the final finishing coats.

[radansey]

Post second-coat, pre flattening-off for coat three

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[sprocket123]

Wow , nice refinish

[radansey]

Put final coat of danish oil on yesterday (12 coats total). Now needs to fully dry out before I beeswax and buff

[sprocket123]

Well this must be some hard work

[radansey]

De-nibbed with 0000 wire wool and a final coat of Danish applied three days ago - it is hard to know when to stop ("just one more coat, just one more") must be my OCD kicking-in. The finish is now satin and shows the grain off nicely - as it should after 15-20 applications

The question is how long should I wait before beeswaxing??

Edited April 6, 2012 by radansey

[radansey]

Latest pic - awaiting neck refin.