Bridgehouse Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I think one more coat of oil and then leave it to properly harden followed by a cotton cloth rubbing to settle on a soft smooth sheen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 13, 2021 Author Share Posted December 13, 2021 I need to order some more bits as well. I need a set of black 1/2” Hipshot Ultralites, a BBOT black bridge, and then sundries - string tee, strap buttons, pots and wire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Finally, the oil has arrived! 1 bottle of Penetrating Oil and 1 bottle of High Build Oil. Onwards and upwards as they say. I think it will take 3 coats of penetrating oil to get the body sealed ready for the high build oil. First coat is on and curing: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stub Mandrel Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 WD40? 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 13 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said: WD40? Crimson penetrating and high build oil. Both similar to tru oil but different formulas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LukeFRC Posted December 23, 2021 Share Posted December 23, 2021 49 minutes ago, Bridgehouse said: Finally, the oil has arrived! 1 bottle of Penetrating Oil and 1 bottle of High Build Oil. Onwards and upwards as they say. I think it will take 3 coats of penetrating oil to get the body sealed ready for the high build oil. First coat is on and curing: oooh I like the colour 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 1 hour ago, LukeFRC said: oooh I like the colour Yes, it’s starting to look quite nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 23, 2021 Author Share Posted December 23, 2021 Second coat now on. I’ve also put a coat on the neck - which was already sealed by the Danish Oil, and it’s taken on a lustre already.. so that’s hopeful! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 Progress has been slow due to family etc. but it’s back on now. I’ve now put 4 coats of penetrating oil on, and I’m onto the high build oil. Gave the body a rub down with steel wool after the penetrating oil coats. Here it is after the rub down and before high build oil: 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted December 30, 2021 Author Share Posted December 30, 2021 And here it is inside, after 2 coats of penetrating oil. There’s a sheen building on it now. 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted December 30, 2021 Share Posted December 30, 2021 It's going to look great 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owen Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 It is already looking great! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andyjr1515 Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 6 hours ago, owen said: It is already looking great! It's going to look greater! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard R Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 17 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said: It's going to look greater! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ezbass Posted January 1, 2022 Share Posted January 1, 2022 38 minutes ago, Richard R said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bridgehouse Posted January 1, 2022 Author Share Posted January 1, 2022 I don’t plan on adding any cheese to it… I might play a bit of cheese on it!! I gave it a 1200 grit wet and dry sanding with oil yesterday and it’s currently curing so little action at the moment I’m afraid. Should be another update in a day or two 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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