Goings on in the workshop

[kiwigeo]

One week now since I came back from work so I now have my sanity back along with enough energy to get back in the workshop. Current projects include a classical undergoing french polishing (Pic 1) and back bracing on a 12 string dreadnaught (Pics 2 and 3).



The above guitar has had a troubled life right from birth. The back had to be replaced due to failed bracing and then the french polish job went horribly wrong after some oil got trapped in the rosewood pores while rubbing back. had to go back to bare wood and start again....three times. This time I seem to have got it right...gave the wood a good clean with naptha before starting again.

[Paul B]

Two words Martin:

Spray Gun.

Looks great BTW, I don't have the patience for FP.

[kiwigeo]

Yeah I know spraying Hard Shellac is the go but Im stubborn and French Polishing is something I want to get the hang of before I die. Im actually French Polishing the classical with Hard Shellac and am keen to see how the product performs.

[Hesh1956]

Great looking guitars Martin and my hats off to ya for learning to French polish. From what I can see it looks like you could teach us all how to French polish by doing a tutorial. Any interest?

[kiwigeo]

Hesh, when Ive mastered French Polishing Ill certainly consider doing a tutorial. Most nursing homes have internet access these days.

[Serge]

Nice job Martin!

[Hesh1956]

Hesh, when Ive mastered French Polishing Ill certainly consider doing a tutorial. Most nursing homes have internet access these days.

Yeah I have learned personally that those depends under garments make a great muncia...... And it's easy to add a touch of brown to your work too........