How to get rid of grain filler....?

[docteurseb]

Just got a body I custom ordered with a burl maple top, making sure to pick one with holes.

Trouble is Warmoth did fill the holes with grain filler :sad1: ???

Not only does that deafeat the purpose of getting a burl top for this build, but I' concerned that dark brown/orange filler won't play nicely with dyes either.

I'm checking with Warmoth if they have any idea how to get rid of that stuff but in the meantime thought I'd check here as well.
My initial thought was maybe to use water + one of those electric toothbrushes... here's what we're dealing with:

 

[docteurseb]

Update: X-acto works pretty well. It's. bit slow though  :laughing7: , but I only have to empty the bigger gaps.

 

[PhilHill]

I was going to suggest that way, but was hoping someone had an easier method. Unfortunately I don't think there is a better way. Hope ypu have good luck with it.
Just out of curiosity, what's the intention for the holes?

 

[docteurseb]

I selected this burl maple top to do a black PRS 'glow'/burst style stain with satin finish:
https://briansguitars.com/products/paul-reed-smith-private-stock-custom-24-frostbite-glow-2

I find that leaving the holes open gives an even more sinister and creepy look to it.

 

[PhilHill]

I selected this burl maple top to do a black PRS 'glow'/burst style stain with satin finish:
https://briansguitars.com/products/paul-reed-smith-private-stock-custom-24-frostbite-glow-2

I find that leaving the holes open gives an even more sinister and creepy look to it.

OK, I see what you mean. That does look good, also gives a kind of aged look like something found in an ancient house or theater.... :icon_thumright:

 

[docteurseb]

Looking more proper now:

 

[swarfrat]

I always wanted to try filling a lichtenberg burn with glitter and epoxy with EL wire at the bottom of the slots.  But that stuff scares me, and my project finishing rate is horrible.

Looks cool!

 

[bagman67]

Nice work!


So, having cleared the Warmoth fill from the voids, what's your plan? 

 

[docteurseb]

Nice work!


So, having cleared the Warmoth fill from the voids, what's your plan?

That's the plan:
https://www.unofficialwarmoth.com/index.php?topic=32494.0

although there's no update on this one yet. I might actually stain the top today.