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  John Toomey December 20, 2013 at 11:48pm

  Thanks for the comments Barry, I'm working on the guitar at the moment. I've drilled the holes for the volume control and the plug. I've glued the neck to the lid and have started putting on the satin clear finish. Once the finger board is dry I'll fit the frets. I think I might have a few pictures that I took during the week of a little more progress, I'll have a look. I'm also working on a case in a matching distressed finish.

  John
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  Barry Kaatz December 20, 2013 at 11:28pm

  Nice build going on there John, you must have a lot of patience as I couldn't wait for my first build to finish.
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  William Scott December 15, 2013 at 10:22am

  good start , like!
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  Uncle John December 15, 2013 at 9:40am

  Obviously, we LIKE.  Now as my dad would say, "Don't screw it up."
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  Clock The Wolf December 15, 2013 at 3:56am

  Gonna be neat-o!
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  Richey Kay December 15, 2013 at 3:14am

  I'm sure it will turn out great. You should be much safer with ply anyway!
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  John Toomey December 15, 2013 at 3:09am

  Thanks for advice, I don't want to mess this up. 

   
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  Richey Kay December 15, 2013 at 3:04am

  Well after the problems I've been having with danish oil finishes on solid wood (http://www.cigarboxnation.com/forum/topics/a-cautionary-tale-solid-...)... I'd say yes, go for a plastic finish!
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  John Toomey December 15, 2013 at 2:55am

  Richey, No. The box sides are pine, and the top and bottom are plywood (the guitar is sitting on the plywood sheet I used). I have bashed, cut, and sanded timber and then worked black nugget into the grooves/ wood. I gave it a light sand and then buffed it with cloth. I plan to finish it with a satin clear at this stage, not sure yet?

  John

   
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  Richey Kay December 15, 2013 at 2:48am

  Is the 'weathered' box look done with a wood burner?