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by Shawn Hoover
Mon Dec 22, 2014 7:54 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pore Filling Ukulele with a Finishing CA.
Replies: 11
Views: 2217

Re: Pore Filling Ukulele with a Finishing CA.

That's good stuff. Thanks for the follow up.
by Shawn Hoover
Mon Dec 22, 2014 1:08 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Pore Filling Ukulele with a Finishing CA.
Replies: 11
Views: 2217

Re: Pore Filling Ukulele with a Finishing CA.

John, awesome uke and finish. That schedule is blinding fast. Any issues with CA shrinkage in the pores now that it's been several weeks?
by Shawn Hoover
Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:55 pm
Forum: "Shoot the Breeze"
Topic: Portable Generator shopping tip
Replies: 3
Views: 379

Re: Portable Generator shopping tip

Thanks! I've been dragging me feet on a backup generator purchase for months. I was looking at $600-800 units with more wattage but no battery. After doing the math on emergency wattage needs again, this is a no-brainer. 10+ dB quieter than anything at the home stores, too. Full disclosure: I tried ...
by Shawn Hoover
Sat Aug 02, 2014 4:47 pm
Forum: Finishing
Topic: Shellac ----- best of both worlds?
Replies: 2
Views: 639

Re: Shellac ----- best of both worlds?

Seems like applying with the pad would get you to gloss with the absolute minimum material on the instrument. You work thin and evenly but always watch and subtly build up any dull spots. When it's built evenly you're done. Whereas spraying and sanding seems less precise, building more material as a...
by Shawn Hoover
Sun Jul 06, 2014 2:59 pm
Forum: Neck Fabrication
Topic: My first scratch neck
Replies: 11
Views: 2163

Re: My first scratch neck

Yessir, you can't sneak a banjo past me in the background. Perhaps a photo or two once you get it shined up...
by Shawn Hoover
Thu Jul 03, 2014 1:26 pm
Forum: Neck Fabrication
Topic: My first scratch neck
Replies: 11
Views: 2163

Re: My first scratch neck

That's looking nice. I can see how you might want to take a break from restoring that crusty banjo to carve some fresh wood.
by Shawn Hoover
Sat Mar 01, 2014 10:50 am
Forum: Construction logs
Topic: Parlor guitar
Replies: 40
Views: 5222

Re: Parlor guitar

That's looking really nice, Dave. I can't wait to hear it. The only thing is I get the impression your cat disapproves of something about this build, the CF, perhaps?