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Reply to Airbrush for Sunburst? Is it a thing?
An airbrush patten is a little small for my taste.
Is there a problem you are trying to alleviate by not using a gun ? If you are getting a coarse pattern, three things.
1. You may be shooting in a dry environment and the lacquer is slightly curing before it hits. (add a slow solvent like retarder)
2. You could grab a touch up gun that isn’t…
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Snap on jaw risers for Ibex/Shop Fox ClampsI like to use at least one Ibex clamp in the center for bridge re-glues, but the short fixed jaw doesn’t allow the clamp frame…
Ian Davlin The Looth Group and Brandon Forsyth Fret Tec, LLC1 Comment-
Great one Dave !
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I’d really appreciate that. Should I DM you for a time to do that?
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Ok. Did a refret on a MIM Fender Strat maple neck. Some of the finish came off (was careful AF but….)
It is not lacquer but I assume a poly finish. New lacquer did not meld.
Can/should I use a tinted CA fix? Any tips, color recipes?
Any help would be appreciated. VERY appreciated.
Thanks
-Mike
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Scaleable Nut Driver, AKA "Turn-Ups"This is a printer-scaleable, hand-operated Nut Driver. Plastic, so it won’t generally scratch things like pliers do… but it is not an heirloom tool you…
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Out standing !
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Tune-O-Matic Bridge Installation Angle Template (3°)This template is designed to help you install a Tune-O-Matic bridge at a 3° angle. Simply mark your guitar’s centerline and intonation line, line up…
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Brock Poling replied to the discussion more side bending in the forum Acoustic Builds 4 months ago
I agree supporting the piece more will probably help.
You bet.. I am happy to help. I have been at this a long time and still feel like I am constantly banging my head against a wall. It’s part of the fun of it. 😜
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Reply to Airbrush for Sunburst? Is it a thing?
Hi Ken,
I don’t do sunbursts very often, but when I do, I always use an airbrush. That said, there are many factors to consider here. What type of airbrush do you have, and what is your level of experience with it?
Some airbrushes can produce a line as fine as a hair and only hold a few drops of paint, while others are designed for larger…
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Reply to Airbrush for Sunburst? Is it a thing?
You could probably do it but it sounds like a nightmare to me.
This is the gun I use. You’ll need a regulator or something to spray around 30psi.
Get some carboard, cut it out into guitar shapes and practice first.
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Airbrush for Sunburst? Is it a thing?
Hey, all!
I was wondering if an airbrush would be a useful tool for applying a sunburst finish. Does anyone have any experience with this? Thank you.
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