flamey ebay neck

[back2thefutre]

http://cgi.ebay.com/Warmoth-Stratocaster-Neck-w-Fender-vintage-Tuners-/270747105449?pt=Guitar&hash=item3f09c8f8a9



wha? super glue finish?

 

[mayfly]

Yep - it's a legitimate finish.  More and more folks are using it on necks, including Dan Erlewine

http://www.bassplayer.com/article/superglue-savior/jun-06/20674

 

[line6man]

I've heard of people doing superglue finishes on fingerboards instead of epoxy, and apparently, it works well.
I think the idea seems half-assed and trashy though. I can't get past that.

I'm still experimenting with super glue as a pen finish. I need to buy more glue to I can build up many coats. I'm not having much luck with two or three coats.

 

[Nightclub Dwight]

I've heard of people doing superglue finishes on fingerboards instead of epoxy, and apparently, it works well.
I think the idea seems half-assed and trashy though. I can't get past that.

I'm still experimenting with super glue as a pen finish. I need to buy more glue to I can build up many coats. I'm not having much luck with two or three coats.

Do you make pens?  Or am I misunderstanding your post.  I only ask because I used to know an amazing artist who made some great pens, and was curious if thats what you're up to as well.  (sorry to derail the thread)

 

[JaySwear]

He makes some seriously cool pens. One day I will buy one... But it's so hard to pick out from the all the different exotic woods :sad:

 

[DangerousR6]

I've heard of people doing superglue finishes on fingerboards instead of epoxy, and apparently, it works well.
I think the idea seems half-assed and trashy though. I can't get past that.

I'm still experimenting with super glue as a pen finish. I need to buy more glue to I can build up many coats. I'm not having much luck with two or three coats.

Super glue as you may have noticed is extremely thin. And when trying to use it with porous woods such as mahogany, you'll be forever trying to get it to soak up enough to create a surface. I spent weeks trying to fill the back of Old Spalty and it would soak it up like a sponge. But on other wood like ash, alder or maple, something with a tight grain it actually takes very little...And will buff out to a nice shine once built up... :icon_biggrin:

 

[line6man]

I've heard of people doing superglue finishes on fingerboards instead of epoxy, and apparently, it works well.
I think the idea seems half-assed and trashy though. I can't get past that.

I'm still experimenting with super glue as a pen finish. I need to buy more glue to I can build up many coats. I'm not having much luck with two or three coats.

Do you make pens?  Or am I misunderstanding your post.  I only ask because I used to know an amazing artist who made some great pens, and was curious if thats what you're up to as well.  (sorry to derail the thread)

I do. I started turning pens a few months ago, and the money I'm making from the hobby is part of what's paying for all the wood and tools for my homemade guitar body build. :blob7:
Send me a PM if you're interested. I've lost track of how many I've done now, but I think I've turned about 75 pens from 40 or 50 kinds of wood, and I have pictures of most of them.

]Super glue as you may have noticed is extremely thin. And when trying to use it with porous woods such as mahogany, you'll be forever trying to get it to soak up enough to create a surface. I spent weeks trying to fill the back of Old Spalty and it would soak it up like a sponge. But on other wood like ash, alder or maple, something with a tight grain it actually takes very little...And will buff out to a nice shine once built up... :icon_biggrin:

You can buy CA glue in thin, medium and thick consistencies.
I can't imagine trying to finish a guitar with it either way though. You need a LOT of glue, and you would probably have to do a LOT of sanding. In this case, I don't see why the guitar has a super glue finish. It makes sense for the fingerboard of a fretless bass, but for this, it's just ridiculous.

 

[Steve_Karl]

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I think you should just post a new thread in OT.
I'd love to see your work.

 

[AprioriMark]

His stuff is killer.

-Mark

 

[nexrex]

I've heard of people doing superglue finishes on fingerboards instead of epoxy, and apparently, it works well.
I think the idea seems half-assed and trashy though. I can't get past that.

I'm still experimenting with super glue as a pen finish. I need to buy more glue to I can build up many coats. I'm not having much luck with two or three coats.

Do you make pens?  Or am I misunderstanding your post.  I only ask because I used to know an amazing artist who made some great pens, and was curious if thats what you're up to as well.  (sorry to derail the thread)

I do. I started turning pens a few months ago, and the money I'm making from the hobby is part of what's paying for all the wood and tools for my homemade guitar body build. :blob7:
Send me a PM if you're interested. I've lost track of how many I've done now, but I think I've turned about 75 pens from 40 or 50 kinds of wood, and I have pictures of most of them.

]Super glue as you may have noticed is extremely thin. And when trying to use it with porous woods such as mahogany, you'll be forever trying to get it to soak up enough to create a surface. I spent weeks trying to fill the back of Old Spalty and it would soak it up like a sponge. But on other wood like ash, alder or maple, something with a tight grain it actually takes very little...And will buff out to a nice shine once built up... :icon_biggrin:

You can buy CA glue in thin, medium and thick consistencies.
I can't imagine trying to finish a guitar with it either way though. You need a LOT of glue, and you would probably have to do a LOT of sanding. In this case, I don't see why the guitar has a super glue finish. It makes sense for the fingerboard of a fretless bass, but for this, it's just ridiculous.

Also the smell is horrendous. I have used it to harden spalt maple, and the vapors will burn your nose, throat and eyes. Best to do this in a well ventilated area.