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Post subject: partscaster build is on the cards
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 3:50 am
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i was browsing gumtree the other day and came across a replacement strat neck from axesrus for a right good price 8) it's a 22 fret maple and rosewood board job , i'm going to check it out tomorow and if i do get it i'll be building my own 3 tone burst strat , looking forward to it 8) . i'll let you all know tomorow if i get the neck , cheers
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Post subject: Re: partscaster build is on the cards
Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 10:16 am
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I'll be keeping an eye on this one, and with a bit of luck helping out a wee bit :D (no laughing at the back) But before the Strat build, you're gonna help me sort this Tele I got on Friday Al :wink: Good luck with this project, I'll see you tomorrow bud.


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Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 11:44 am
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:D no probs mate, you can see the thing built from the ground up if you want (and do some of it ) and i look forward to casting my eye over your new tele mate 8) and if you need a hand to bring it up to spec , again not a problem bud , i'll see you tomorow bud 8)

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Posted: Sun Jan 02, 2011 12:28 pm
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I took your advice re the frets Al, it worked a treat! I polished all the chrome too, the grime that came off was unbelievable. She's looking more like a Fender now, still have work to do though. I'll leave the strings until tomorrow, just in case you want to take a look at the pots ( I should have listened to you). It will be cool to see a candy cola strat & tele together, 8) I'll see you tomorrow :wink: Thanks again mate.


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Post subject: Re: partscaster build is on the cards
Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:06 pm
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well i picked up the neck today , now i need the rest of the bits :lol: once i have all the bit's i'll post back , cheers
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Posted: Tue Jan 04, 2011 3:24 pm
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Looking forward to watching the build. Thanks!

Keep an eye on Snowy!! :wink:


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Post subject: Re: partscaster build is on the cards
Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 10:16 am
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the machine heads arived today , vintage type with split post and very nice 8) , i'm hoping to get a sunburst body ordered up on friday :D

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Posted: Mon Jan 17, 2011 3:29 pm
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Good stuff Alan! :D

Plenty of pic's please!

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Post subject: Re: partscaster build is on the cards
Posted: Wed Jan 19, 2011 11:22 am
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will do andy :D i ordered up the body today , sunburst with a thin nitro finish , next week i'll get the scratch plate and pot and neck plate then it'll be a few weeks till i get the barenuckle irish tour pups , can't wait 8)

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Post subject: Re: partscaster build is on the cards
Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 3:18 am
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i was sitting last night looking at the neck i got the other week and there were some small dings and marks in the finish , i wasn't too bothered with them untill last night so i sanded the bugger till it was lovely and smooth :D , but the sanding has taken all the varnish / clear coat of and there are a few spots where the sealer coat has been sanded off through to the bare wood , my question is this what would the best sealer to use be and i have a can off acrylic clear spray paint for use on cars , would this be ok to use ? thanks
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 4:57 am
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Ah, cool, I was wondering when this build would come up on my radar! Nice! But hey - trust Andy when he says: MORE PICS PLEASE!

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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 6:33 am
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thinking about it i might just sand it right down and seal it with danish oil , i've got plenty of it and it always gives a nice result 8) and yes guy's , i'll get some pics :D

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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:33 am
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alanssaab wrote:
thinking about it i might just sand it right down and seal it with danish oil , i've got plenty of it and it always gives a nice result 8) and yes guy's , i'll get some pics :D

Hi Alan,

+1 For the Danish Oil Finish. Takes a while to prep the body for an Oil finish but your right, is does look nice!

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I'd also recommend waxing it afterwards.

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Used it to finish my last build. Waxing after the oil makes maintaining the finish easier as you can just re-buff it.

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I've always like the look of a naked oiled body! :D

Keep us posted!

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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 8:43 am
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well thats the sanding just about done , just the edge of the rounds bit on the headstock to do and it's ready 8) i'll get it finished after i make the dinner (chicken tikka and tandoori with cheese naan and chapati ) :twisted: all handmade by me :mrgreen: however i digress :D ,

i've never used the wax after oiling before andy looks good though i must say 8) , but i don't know how the wax would go on the neck wear wise , any thoughts andy ? , cheers
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Posted: Sun Jan 23, 2011 9:20 am
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Whoops! I though you were going to sand the body down!

But it just so happens I'm planning to make a few necks and finish them with oil & wax, based on the results of the body in the above pic's. Its silky smooth and very slippery, perfect for a neck IMO.

But I can't really comment too much as I haven't built my necks yet, but my thinking is that once the neck does start to wear the wax can easily be re-applied or buffed. Should be good to compare this against the satin poly on most other necks I own.

If the oil feels good don't worry about the wax. :D

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