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I shielded my cavity and pick guard with copper tape, and now there is more noise and before. I’ve tested and the strings are still connected to the ground in the output jack, but now when I touch the strings there is no reduction in noise. I feel like if anything it’s more of an antennae than...

I’ve applied the Stock Sheen product. Worked perfectly and left an ultra fast feel on the neck. Thanks for your help!

I ordered the stock sheen. Should I apply the gun stock wax after as well?

Ok thanks! I’ll use your approach. Should I use some sort of sanding lubricant like mineral spirits or soapy water?

Thanks! I forgot to mention some dust-sized fibers from my cloth got into the last layer in the headstock. I forgot to shake the cloth out after cutting it in half. I got the idea of sanding with wax lubricant from some furniture videos. I don’t mind a bit of mess since I only use steel wool...

I’ve put a number of payers of tru oil on my maple/rosewood neck and the maple parts are completely sealed. Now it’s curing for about two weeks. As a final step I want to knock it back from gloss to satin. My plan is to rub it with 0000 steel wool with Birchwood Casey gunstock wax as a...

Thanks! Purchased.

Just called my local hardware store and they don’t have naphtha but recommended rubbing alcohol. Would that work?

I am beside myself with excitement for my first Warmoth neck arriving tomorrow. I know the necks have been sanded pretty smooth at the factory. Can I start applying a finish immediately or should I sand further? It’s maple with rosewood fretboard. (I won’t apply Tru Oil to the fretboard).