D-28 Style Brazilian and Adirondack

George · Post by **George** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 3:08 pm

Man I hope mine will buff out that nice. Looks magnificent!!!!

And a happy belated birthday wish from me as well Tim.

George

Tim Benware · Post by **Tim Benware** » Thu Jul 18, 2013 4:31 pm

Thanks all and that finish was the Cardinal lacquer. I let it cure a week as dircted and wet sanded and buff it. All-in-All I'm happy with the first attempt using it.

Tim Benware · Post by **Tim Benware** » Sun Jul 21, 2013 1:53 pm

I got the neck and bridge glued on, the tuner holes drilled and the bushing pressed in. I included some pics on the tool I use for pressing in the bushings. It works real good.

TonyinNYC · Post by **TonyinNYC** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 11:22 am

Nifty bushing pressing tool! I use a clamp and some cork lined blocks. Works well, but it can get fiddly to keep everything lined up. Until I discovered tape. Now I tape the cork lined blocks onto the clamp faces, then have at it.

John Parchem · Post by **John Parchem** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 12:00 pm

I really like the bushing tool as well. The guitar is gorgeous.

Tim Benware · Post by **Tim Benware** » Mon Jul 22, 2013 5:24 pm

Yeah, the bushing tool presses them in nice and even. The guitar is finished and I will be posting pics Wednesday evening after it's new owner picks it up. Wanted him to see the completed project first.