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Tru-oil + Pore Fill

Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2012 11:46 pm
by turnertj
Hey all you tru oil fans...

What procedures do you use for pore filling wit tru-oil? I've heard rumors that z-poxy is not compatible with tru-oil (although that's what I did on my neck for build #1 with no il effect yet!) And LMI has a tru-oil pore fill product. I've heard Dave and others refer to a sanding method with tru-oil, but somehow can't find the exact procedure on the forum...

Thanks!

Tj

Re: Tru-oil + Pore Fill

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 1:06 am
by deadedith
Here's a link that has quite a bit of info.
http://acousticguitarconstructionforum. ... m.php?f=28

Dave

Re: Tru-oil + Pore Fill

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 8:58 am
by tippie53
these are some good links also for True Oil.
This is our own David Bagwell on you tube.

http://www.thegearpage.net/board/archiv ... 11780.html

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A6zmitxy ... e=youtu.be

Re: Tru-oil + Pore Fill

Posted: Sat Apr 21, 2012 4:06 pm
by Tom West
I have a bit of experiance with zpoxy used under polymerized tung oil which I think is close to Tru-Oil. It went on nice but after extended use the surface gets rough almost like the zpoxy is swelling in the pores. I stopped using the tung oil and switched to quick drying polyurethane over zpoxy. I got the same result. My last four guitars I have reverted to regular oil based filler on the neck but still used the zpoxy on the body. I must admit that I did not use any sealer such as shellac between the zpoxy and the oil finish.That may be the right approach.
Tom