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| Author: | Homeboy [ Wed Nov 01, 2006 6:43 am ] |
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Hello all, I am getting ready to bend a set of figured/spalted maple that has some worm holes in the sides and back. I was going to fill it with black filler to accentuate the holes b/c they can't be disguised very well. Should I use black epoxy, or ebony dust with glue? What are your opinions? The other question is whether or not I should fill before I bend or after. Before would be more convenient but I wonder if the bending would hurt the fill or stain the wood around the fill b/c of the heat and moisture. Thanks for your help. Homeboy |
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| Author: | Michael Dale Payne [ Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:04 am ] |
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Ebony dust flood with CA |
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| Author: | dunwell [ Wed Nov 01, 2006 7:46 am ] |
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Wood and glue, not straight epoxy. The epoxy will look like a plastic fill. I suggest that you use a mix of fine sanding dust and some coarse sandings and crushed up shavings to get a spread of texture. This looks much better, non-homognious, when leveled and finished. Alan D. |
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| Author: | Terry Stowell [ Wed Nov 01, 2006 9:59 am ] |
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got pix? |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Wed Nov 01, 2006 3:16 pm ] |
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Homeboy, When I encountered worm holes in a guitar built with Ambrosia maple, I filled the holes after bending. I think your concern is valid--that of the filler staining the wood under the heat of bending. I used wood dust and CA, after sealing the area around the hole. Some holes took a second fill before they were full. And I backed the holes (inside) before filling. Little wooden patches made of the same material as the back / sides. The idea was to prevert the CA from seeping out all over the insides of the guitar. It worked out fine, and looked nice under finish. Good luck! Steve |
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| Author: | Homeboy [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 11:54 am ] |
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Thanks for all of the replies everyone. I went ahead and bent the sides then filled with the dust and CA. It worked great. I appreciate everyones help. I'll post some pics of the wood tomorrow. Homeboy |
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| Author: | MSpencer [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 1:24 pm ] |
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Steve, I think I am going to call my Ambrosia bore holes "Mini Sound Ports". On a serious note, I remembered your process and likewise did the bend and filling after. Thanks for your input. Mike |
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| Author: | Steve Kinnaird [ Thu Nov 02, 2006 2:21 pm ] |
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Ahh, Mike, did you make a zillion little patches out of left-over maple scrap to back up the holes? That's fun! sk |
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