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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 2:59 am ] |
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For those of you who french polish, I would be interested in learning how you lay down the shellac on the sides around the neck heel. Invariably, I have problems in this area. I wipe on the polish across the grain of the sides alongside the heel, and end up having to sand it down to get the vertical streaks out. Is there a better way? Best, Michael |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 3:18 am ] |
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I FP ny necks seperate from the body, but then again I build steel strings. If I remember correctly you build classical almost exclusivly. If attached the neck heal will always be a problem area due to the sharp corner formes by the heal and body. I have done one with the neck attached and I padded as normal in circular motion but formed my munecia into a very small point while working around the heal. No two ways about it this is a very tough area. |
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| Author: | John Elshaw [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 7:38 am ] |
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This is always a tough area to get, however I've had good results in the past. I take an eraser (standard pink rectangular ones) and cut it to match the shape I need along the side/heel. Cover it with your linen and go for it. Use very little shellac, a light touch, and quicker circular motions. It takes patience, but it's possible to get very good results. Good luck! John |
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| Author: | Michael McBroom [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:46 am ] |
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Thanks for the tip, John. I'll give this a try. Best, Michael |
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| Author: | Colin S [ Fri Jan 13, 2006 8:58 pm ] |
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[QUOTE=John Elshaw] This is always a tough area to get, however I've had good results in the past. I take an eraser (standard pink rectangular ones) and cut it to match the shape I need along the side/heel. Cover it with your linen and go for it. Use very little shellac, a light touch, and quicker circular motions. It takes patience, but it's possible to get very good results. Good luck! John[/QUOTE] Good tip John, I do similar but with a piece of hard felt (carpet underlay), I'll try the eraser (rubber over here!) Colin |
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