Medium Scale Jazz Build..... a what now??

[Bridgehouse]

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. 

[Bridgehouse]

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. 

[Bridgehouse]

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:

 

 

[Stub Mandrel]

WD40?

[Bridgehouse]

13 minutes ago, Stub Mandrel said:

WD40?

Crimson penetrating and high build oil. Both similar to tru oil but different formulas

[LukeFRC]

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

[Bridgehouse]

1 hour ago, LukeFRC said:

oooh I like the colour

Yes, it’s starting to look quite nice

[Bridgehouse]

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!

[Bridgehouse]

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:

 

 

[Bridgehouse]

And here it is inside, after 2 coats of penetrating oil. There’s a sheen building on it now.

 

 

[Andyjr1515]

It's going to look great

 

[Owen]

It is already looking great!

[Andyjr1515]

6 hours ago, owen said:

It is already looking great!

 

It's going to look greater!  

[Richard R]

17 minutes ago, Andyjr1515 said:

 

It's going to look greater!  

  

[ezbass]

38 minutes ago, Richard R said:

  

  

[Bridgehouse]

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