Oak Fret Board Finish? - Cigar Box Nation2024-03-29T11:54:36Zhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/oak-fret-board-finish?commentId=2592684%3AComment%3A3216533&xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noI just finished a walnut fret…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-22:2592684:Comment:32227822018-10-22T01:08:20.297Zfrank learmanhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/franklearman
<p>I just finished a walnut fret board this weekend with CA aka superglue. I cut the fret slots before finishing but next time I will do it after because it makes more sense. I build mostly fretless .</p>
<p> How I do it....sand to a 400 grit finish. Spread CA with a credit card type thing. I use insta-set CA activator but you can just let it dry. I give it 2 coats then sand back flat with 400 wrapped around a block then a quick hit with 600. Next I give a quick rub with 0000 steel wool and…</p>
<p>I just finished a walnut fret board this weekend with CA aka superglue. I cut the fret slots before finishing but next time I will do it after because it makes more sense. I build mostly fretless .</p>
<p> How I do it....sand to a 400 grit finish. Spread CA with a credit card type thing. I use insta-set CA activator but you can just let it dry. I give it 2 coats then sand back flat with 400 wrapped around a block then a quick hit with 600. Next I give a quick rub with 0000 steel wool and finally buff to a high shine with brown paper bag. Sounds like a lot of steps but really takes less than an hour from raw wood completely finished rock hard and mirror smooth.</p> From what I have been able to…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-21:2592684:Comment:32226082018-10-21T02:28:52.028ZFrank Scotthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/FrankScott
<p>From what I have been able to gather people that have the fret slots already cut use a credit card to spread the super glue evenly on the the fret board. The after so many coats I think they just buff it with maybe a slight sanding between coats with a fine 320 grit sandpaper. Prior to installing the frets they run the fret say across each slot to clear out any glue. I am wondering if that is the case why not just coat the fret board first and then cut the slots. I think I would rather do it…</p>
<p>From what I have been able to gather people that have the fret slots already cut use a credit card to spread the super glue evenly on the the fret board. The after so many coats I think they just buff it with maybe a slight sanding between coats with a fine 320 grit sandpaper. Prior to installing the frets they run the fret say across each slot to clear out any glue. I am wondering if that is the case why not just coat the fret board first and then cut the slots. I think I would rather do it that way.</p>
<p></p> Hi, I was wondering about the…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-20:2592684:Comment:32225952018-10-20T23:11:51.329ZTaffy Evanshttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/TaffyEvans
<p>Hi, I was wondering about the use of superglue on the fingerboard, how do you apply it? </p>
<p>I assume it's done before the frets are installed, otherwise one has to work between each fret position and keep glue off of the frets.</p>
<p>When I spray a maple neck/fingerboard with nitro, I have to go through the tedious task of removing lacquer from the frets.</p>
<p>Just wondering Taff</p>
<p>Hi, I was wondering about the use of superglue on the fingerboard, how do you apply it? </p>
<p>I assume it's done before the frets are installed, otherwise one has to work between each fret position and keep glue off of the frets.</p>
<p>When I spray a maple neck/fingerboard with nitro, I have to go through the tedious task of removing lacquer from the frets.</p>
<p>Just wondering Taff</p> I'll say this if no one's sai…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-20:2592684:Comment:32223672018-10-20T21:54:42.753ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>I'll say this if no one's said it, apply it in multiple thin coats giving enough time between coats to fully dry, then buff the last coat.</p>
<p>The best way to apply it is to use a shot patch for muzzle loader ammo. It keeps the dust down and the application marks to a minimum.</p>
<p>I'll say this if no one's said it, apply it in multiple thin coats giving enough time between coats to fully dry, then buff the last coat.</p>
<p>The best way to apply it is to use a shot patch for muzzle loader ammo. It keeps the dust down and the application marks to a minimum.</p> Thanks Paul. Quiet a few peop…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-20:2592684:Comment:32222812018-10-20T19:56:38.460ZFrank Scotthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/FrankScott
<p>Thanks Paul. Quiet a few people have recommended Tru-Oil so I may go ahead and try that on my next unit that I will be preparing to start. I went ahead and used a wipe on polyurethane and it came out very nicely.</p>
<p>Thanks Paul. Quiet a few people have recommended Tru-Oil so I may go ahead and try that on my next unit that I will be preparing to start. I went ahead and used a wipe on polyurethane and it came out very nicely.</p> I use Red Oak for all my fret…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-20:2592684:Comment:32224382018-10-20T17:37:05.499ZPaul Craighttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/PaulCraig
<p>I use Red Oak for all my fretboards and necks. I just apply the color stain I want or go natural without grain filler and finalize with Tru-oil. Tung oil is basically the same thing without the slight amber tint.</p>
<p>I use Red Oak for all my fretboards and necks. I just apply the color stain I want or go natural without grain filler and finalize with Tru-oil. Tung oil is basically the same thing without the slight amber tint.</p> @Frank Scott
Here's a pretty…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-14:2592684:Comment:32183712018-10-14T19:24:38.901ZBlind Doughboyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BlindDoughboy
<p>@Frank Scott</p>
<p>Here's a pretty good link - to the point - regarding the egg white technique</p>
<p><a href="https://homegrownlutherie.wordpress.com/2013/02/04/grain-filling-with-egg-whites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grain filling with egg whites</a></p>
<p>@Frank Scott</p>
<p>Here's a pretty good link - to the point - regarding the egg white technique</p>
<p><a href="https://homegrownlutherie.wordpress.com/2013/02/04/grain-filling-with-egg-whites/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Grain filling with egg whites</a></p> Now that is very interesting…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-14:2592684:Comment:32183692018-10-14T19:00:55.177ZFrank Scotthttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/FrankScott
<p>Now that is very interesting Doughboy. Thanks for the information. I have always liked the antique violin look. If I get into that anytime soon I may try to contact you to answer any questions I may have.</p>
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<p>Now that is very interesting Doughboy. Thanks for the information. I have always liked the antique violin look. If I get into that anytime soon I may try to contact you to answer any questions I may have.</p>
<p></p> I just give the fret board se…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-14:2592684:Comment:32183522018-10-14T16:20:06.015ZDavid McQueenhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/DavidMcQueen
<p>I just give the fret board several coats of mineral oil (baby oil ) and let it dry. When I change strings I clean the fret board with a slightly moist Mr. Eraser and dry it. Then I re-apply oil.</p>
<p>I just give the fret board several coats of mineral oil (baby oil ) and let it dry. When I change strings I clean the fret board with a slightly moist Mr. Eraser and dry it. Then I re-apply oil.</p> As mentioned earlier, I don't…tag:www.cigarboxnation.com,2018-10-14:2592684:Comment:32181842018-10-14T13:37:55.981ZBlind Doughboyhttps://www.cigarboxnation.com/profile/BlindDoughboy
<p>As mentioned earlier, I don't usually fill. That said, on a few instruments - bent wood stuff where I wanted the finish to be reminiscent of classical eras - I've used egg whites and wet sanding. Followed with amber shellac you get the antique violin look.</p>
<p>It's a fairly long process, but it does do the job.</p>
<p>As mentioned earlier, I don't usually fill. That said, on a few instruments - bent wood stuff where I wanted the finish to be reminiscent of classical eras - I've used egg whites and wet sanding. Followed with amber shellac you get the antique violin look.</p>
<p>It's a fairly long process, but it does do the job.</p>