New build RG-ish with veneer

andyt · #1 06-12-2009, 03:31 PM

Started a new build this week
Ash blank

jigsawed out

Glue on veneer with cheap vacuum storage bags

trim off the edges

Had the day off today so did some more, routed & trem inserts in

roughed out the back, big belly contour, aanj, with added added wide stretch & thumb contour & side angled where it sits on your leg

plenty of sanding to do & then play around with some dyes

dgbaker33 · #2 06-12-2009, 03:49 PM

Killer work! I love the round over on the back edge. What color stain?

Jaden · #3 06-12-2009, 04:25 PM

mate, im gonna have to offer you a job soon, or end up with competition

great stuff as ever

brothersnowgone · #4 06-12-2009, 05:10 PM

How thin is that veneer? Nice work btw, very unique.

Hub · #5 06-12-2009, 05:58 PM

Looking good so far!

shreddersymphony · #6 06-12-2009, 10:43 PM

Looks good man. Whenever i see a nice quilt veneer or top I always suggest the dragonburst finish

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andyt · #7 06-15-2009, 10:27 AM

Cheers boys

oi move that finger

Homebake · #8 06-15-2009, 10:37 AM

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Originally Posted by andyt

Cheers boys

oi move that finger

daaaaaaamn dude, stunning!

bammbamm · #9 06-15-2009, 10:48 AM

VERY Nice!
Ebony fretboard?

skrewflanders · #10 06-15-2009, 02:06 PM

very nice work! love the maple top

Blacksheep · #11 06-15-2009, 02:46 PM

I can't wait to see the entire thing completed!

guitvai1 · #12 06-15-2009, 08:00 PM

That looks great!! I have a couple of questions for you:
1. how did you bend the veneer over the arm rest?
2. could you describe your staining technique? I'm starting a new build myself.

Thanks

DanEwins · #13 06-15-2009, 08:20 PM

Its a beauty!

andyt · #14 06-16-2009, 11:58 AM

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Originally Posted by guitvai1

That looks great!! I have a couple of questions for you:
1. how did you bend the veneer over the arm rest?
2. could you describe your staining technique? I'm starting a new build myself.

Thanks

Hi, the veneer is really thin so bends easily over the arm rest when it clamped down or in the vacuum bag. The glue should be spread thin & even, if its too thick can soak through the thin veneer - then you'll have trouble getting the dye even.
http://www.exit45.com/ttnp/DyingQuilt
is a nice link for the doing the stain & shows how much you sand back if you apply the black before the colour.

guitvai1 · #15 06-17-2009, 02:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by andyt

Hi, the veneer is really thin so bends easily over the arm rest when it clamped down or in the vacuum bag. The glue should be spread thin & even, if its too thick can soak through the thin veneer - then you'll have trouble getting the dye even.
http://www.exit45.com/ttnp/DyingQuilt
is a nice link for the doing the stain & shows how much you sand back if you apply the black before the colour.

Hey andyt;
Thanks very much for the advice!

G.