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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 7:16 pm
by rcnewcomb
After checking the fit of a tuning machine on the headstock I decided I'd like to add a backstrap to make it thicker. I'm adding a layer of white wood veneer and then a rosewood plate.
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Mon May 30, 2016 9:56 pm
by rcnewcomb
More French polishing on the body. Only 23 more coats to go.

Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Wed Jun 01, 2016 12:26 am
by rcnewcomb
I am pleased with how the backstrap is coming along
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:10 pm
by rcnewcomb
Drilling the holes for the tuning machines using a 3/8" bit.
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Reaming the holes to size
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Sun Jun 12, 2016 5:11 pm
by rcnewcomb
Checking for fit
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Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 5:14 pm
by Kevin Sjostrand
Nice job Randall, looking great!

Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Wed Jun 15, 2016 11:34 pm
by John J
Very nice. I really like that backstrap.

Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Thu Jun 16, 2016 12:21 am
by johnnparchem
sweet!

Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Wed Jun 29, 2016 12:47 am
by rcnewcomb
More polishing. I was having an issue with the finish being soft and poor shine. It turns out I was applying it too wet and with too little pressure. I sanded it back a bit and am getting much better results now.

Re: Build #2: StewMac Mahogany Dreadnought

Posted: Mon Aug 01, 2016 2:21 pm
by rcnewcomb
After the micro-mesh, but before the final polishing sessions. I used 1500, 1800, 2400, 3200, 3600, 4000, 6000, 8000, and 12,000
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