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Clive Hugh · June 12th, 2007, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdowns

Bucko,
YOU are da man!! This is most interesting, but where do you get all the patience?

All the best with your endeavor.

Uhhhh...I recommend this Webb Pierce attire.

Plus high hair and platform soles. Buckocaster, reading your posts is dangerous, the last time I ended up making one, now I've seen your sunburst, ohh that's reeeallll purdy.
Clive

Buckocaster51 · June 12th, 2007, 09:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tdowns

Bucko,
YOU are da man!! This is most interesting, but where do you get all the patience?

All the best with your endeavor.

Uhhhh...I recommend this Webb Pierce attire.

"I'm in the Jailhouse Now" - the back of the jacket...not me.

Where do I get the patience? Ha! No steekin' patience here.

I want that thing done...and I want it done now!

Except if I do that, it won't be done right...not that it will be done right if it takes me three months.

Buckocaster51 · June 14th, 2007, 02:06 PM

After considering all of the alternatives, advice, and the voices in my head, the decision has been reached...

I have it looking like this. All of the pinkpixiedust has been sealed under a couple of cans of DEFT...and it ain't going nowhere...nor is the lacquer building up in any noticeable way. Resins sound like they would be good, but on the next one...not this one...so today I am throwing the body and neck into a bag along with a bunch of money...and it's going off to Bob the Painter...for a coat of Amazing Motorcycle Clearcoat.

Depending upon how busy he is I should be able to pick up this little project soon.

You know, right now it looks quite a bit like those textured ceilings from the 70s!

milkshape · June 15th, 2007, 11:54 PM

So six hundred million billion and ten wasn't too far off, bummer! Well when I attempt it I will indeed stand in the shoulders of a giant, looking forward to the resinspaklecaster. I'm not a betting man, but I imagine while the melon meets the motorcycle man there is some alder, poplar, or some such species that now or will in the very near future be telecaster shaped.
On may way to do some Googlin' on resins...

Thanks for the sparkle inspiration.

Buckocaster51 · June 15th, 2007, 11:58 PM

Inspiration is what it is all about!

This guy thinks so too. (Even if he doesn't show it!)

Funk In A · June 16th, 2007, 10:05 PM

For those of us unable to finish our own guitars, I'm looking for someone who can do a large gold metal flake finish similar to a Dick Dale strat. I want the best cause I've heard about problems with the Allparts finishes. Who do you recommend.

Buckocaster51 · June 17th, 2007, 11:43 AM

Marty Bell seems to get a lot of buzz.

jwells393 · June 17th, 2007, 01:14 PM

Funk In A...........Looks like that Marty Bell is the man. Is is worth $335 to you?

Funk In A · June 17th, 2007, 08:24 PM

Price not a concern, only quality.

Buckocaster51 · June 27th, 2007, 06:10 PM

So kids, when we last left this "project" the body and neck were at "Bob the Painter's" place, waiting for a miracle, high build, clear finish.

I was passing by Bob's place today and stopped in.

We talked for a bit and decided that I could save some $$$ (and that's always good) by brushing on the first few coats of Imron.

So I brought everything back to the garage.

Here are the party supplies:

a body, a neck, the Imron, the Imron Activator, a mixing cup, a brush, and "a clean, well-ventilated" workspace.

Sometimes I wonder what I get myself involved in.

Let's mix some up with a 3:1 ratio and spread it on...

First reactions:

from the smell of it, it is a SERIOUS chemical...definitely respirator time!

it builds MUCH faster than clear spray OR brush on DEFT

It looks like it will take another 2-3 coats to get it to the point where it can be sanded smooth.

Buckocaster51 · June 27th, 2007, 09:12 PM

Here we are, on the line drying/curing after two coats of Imron.

The stuff is building up like crazy. I think Bob has pointed me in a good direction.

Looks like I have been busy with some other stuff too.

The Fiestacaster's clear DEFT is still drying. I am in no hurry on that.

The Coralcaster has its first coat of 1956 Buick Tahiti Coral. There is white binding hiding under there. A final coat of Coral tomorrow, a day to dry...it looks like I might be ready to scrap bindings this weekend. Then I can start clearing it.

Got a note from the Guitar Mill today...wood for four (4) more bodies on the FedEX truck.

Next week should be fun.

Jellecaster · June 27th, 2007, 09:21 PM

Jeez Steve, you went from needing inspiration/encouragement to almost having too much! Are these SEVEN Teles just part of the hobby, or do you have bigger and better things in mind?

It's worth noting that I have a body and two necks on my workbench and three more necks on the way - so you're not alone! I'll be placing an order with Guitar Mill shortly.

stxrus · June 27th, 2007, 09:34 PM

that is just freakingly awesome. at least 3 thumbs up on this one.

i do believe you have a winner with this one

steve

bobthecanadian · June 27th, 2007, 09:53 PM

Bwa ha ha!!!

I like it!

Buckocaster51 · June 27th, 2007, 10:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jellecaster

Jeez Steve, you went from needing inspiration/encouragement to almost having too much! Are these SEVEN Teles just part of the hobby, or do you have bigger and better things in mind?

Well you never know...

...but...

...I COULD retire from my "day job" (teaching) at the end of the next school year.

I am sort of exploring the waters...to see how much fun it would be putting the together the same guitar...day after day after day...

...sort of like teaching the same chapter...year after year after year...is what I am thinking.

Three of the eight I have going right now are commissions.

We'll just have to see how things go I guess.

re going from needing encouragement to this, at the end of the year I was just SO jammed up with stuff, I didn't have time for anything other than work and the band I play with. It is surprising how much discretionary time you find when you don't have to go to work every day.

But that merry-go-round actually starts again tomorrow...I am the district IT guy...so I am on call for projects, help, and problems all year long...more or less.

JOHNNY FOWLER · June 27th, 2007, 10:44 PM

proper footwear is everything , also the right "do" and your all set

JOHNNY FOWLER · June 27th, 2007, 10:45 PM

well shoot pics didn,t load boy do i feel silly lol

Rizo · June 28th, 2007, 12:56 PM

Any estimates about how much this thing is going to weigh?

jwells393 · June 28th, 2007, 02:37 PM

Mr. Buckocaster ............. where did you get the 1956 Buick Tahiti Coral?

daviddoubleu · June 28th, 2007, 02:55 PM

The first thing I do when I pull a chair up to tdpri, is to check on your great build threads. The way I see it, if it makes you happy, keep doing it.

Thanks for all the fun Buck.

David

Buckocaster51 · June 28th, 2007, 07:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jwells393

Mr. Buckocaster ............. where did you get the 1956 Buick Tahiti Coral?

Doesn't that look neat?

It came from PaintScratch.com. Like I've said before...it is not exactly cheap...but when you live in the middle of nowhere like I do, you take what you can get.

I am pretty sure that most "real towns" have places that can custom mix acrylic lacquer in rattle cans.

Interestingly enough, the can of 56 Buick Tahiti Coral came with the SAME EXACT SPRAY NOZZLES that you get with a can of ReRanch.

Don't know what that means...but it IS a data point.

I have yet to hit it with DEFT. The Paint Scratch people assured me there would be no trouble...and they haven't lied to me...yet.

Cheers

Steve Dikkers
aka Buckocaster51

jwells393 · June 28th, 2007, 07:33 PM

Nice color. Looks like it's close to the color I used on this Mini-Strat. This is American Tradition brand "Garden Bloom" available from Lowes.

......Coral Mini-Strat.JPG

Wow.............. I just checked out paintscratch.com. You were right about it not being exactly cheap............ and I thought ReRanch was high priced .......... it is a nice color though.

ne4tt · June 28th, 2007, 07:36 PM

Heckuva paint chip library too

tcpglobal

Buckocaster51 · June 29th, 2007, 06:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ne4tt

Heckuva paint chip library too

tcpglobal

That it is.

Thanks for sharing.

Buckocaster51 · June 29th, 2007, 06:30 PM

Four coats of Imron have been brushed on.

This is "before"

This is "after"

Feels good to be making some progress.

I'm going to hit the high points with some 220 and razor off some drips and runs later on. Another four coats might maybe oughtta almost sort of get close, perhaps.

adam128 · June 29th, 2007, 07:23 PM

sorry this is kinda off subject but where do you buy your deft spray cans?

thanks,
adam

bobthecanadian · June 29th, 2007, 10:06 PM

I think if there is going to be another sparklecaster it should be put through a weight reduction program (ie: rout the sucker out!!!).

It's looking great Mr. O'caster. I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with this weekend.

Bob

Jellecaster · June 29th, 2007, 10:18 PM

Bucko - did you sand extra off this body ahead of time to compensate for the extra thickness you're applying now? Just curious...

Buckocaster51 · June 29th, 2007, 10:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Jellecaster

Bucko - did you sand extra off this body ahead of time to compensate for the extra thickness you're applying now? Just curious...

Huh!?

Why do that?

It IS getting a bit "big"...

But it is going to be PINK sparkle...and THAT is what is important!

sean79 · June 29th, 2007, 11:18 PM

PINK? I thought this was melon.

bonemachine78 · June 29th, 2007, 11:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

PINK? I thought this was melon.

i haven't commented on this whole thread before because i wanted to wait until it was finished. by the way, bucko, it is AWESOME, but your question about the pink was funny.

he means melon like a watermelon, not the round kind that are orange in the middle and you eat with a spoon for breakfast. :)

bonemachine78 · June 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM

i just noticed your location. what town in pennsylvania are you from? i went to penn state and got out to some of the surrounding towns sometimes.

Buckocaster51 · July 1st, 2007, 06:04 PM

Slowly but surely...

one coat of stinky, sticky Imron at a time...

it IS leveling out!

1charger69 · July 1st, 2007, 10:13 PM

man - that is gonna weigh a ton!!!

Rizo · July 1st, 2007, 10:30 PM

Quote:

man - that is gonna weigh a ton!!!

That's what I'm thinking! Smugglers Tele anyone?

Buckocaster51 · July 1st, 2007, 11:50 PM

But dudes!

It's going to be PINK sparkle!

w0odman · July 2nd, 2007, 01:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

But dudes!

It's going to be PINK sparkle!

Nice

love your attitude Buck

Buckocaster51 · July 3rd, 2007, 12:18 AM

New Stuff!

New Stuff!

This Imron is neat. It is going to cover the "flake" well.

But it takes forever to dry.

If I put it on in the "workshop", dust is a real problem. I can't work on anything else...

So I came up with this solution.

A trip down to the Dollar General store, where suprisingly, not everything costs a dollar, but that is another story, yielded this fine "sweater box."

A couple of plastic cups will provide the necessary support.

Look what fits in handily!

I can apply the "goop"...

seal it up...and get on with other work.

Groovy!

The bad news is...I am just learning this Imron stuff. You know, it is not really designed to be applied with a brush. I've got some real uglies on the bottom by the strap pin. Lots of Imron ran over the top and bottom after I applied a real heavy coat last week. Big drips. Now that is not a problem...I could sand them flat...or even razor blade them off.

EXCEPT the goop also trapped some air bubbles. Real small air bubbles. Looks sort of like foam.

After I get the top and back done, I might just take the oscillating drum sander to the sides, take them down to wood, and flake them again. I'm thinking that might be the path of least resistance.

It just doesn't pay to be in a hurry. I was. I glopped it on too thick, too fast.

My bad.

sean79 · July 3rd, 2007, 01:14 AM

Locking it in that box won't hurt the cure time?

Buckocaster51 · July 3rd, 2007, 01:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sean79

Locking it in that box won't hurt the cure time?

Maybe...but it can't be by much. Imron is a two-part wonder of modern chemistry. Once they are mixed together, I think it would harden/dry underwater.

After several hours it is hard enough that dust that lands on it won't stick.

June 14th, 2007, 02:06 PM	#123 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	After considering all of the alternatives, advice, and the voices in my head, the decision has been reached... I have it looking like this. All of the pinkpixiedust has been sealed under a couple of cans of DEFT...and it ain't going nowhere...nor is the lacquer building up in any noticeable way. Resins sound like they would be good, but on the next one...not this one...so today I am throwing the body and neck into a bag along with a bunch of money...and it's going off to Bob the Painter...for a coat of Amazing Motorcycle Clearcoat. Depending upon how busy he is I should be able to pick up this little project soon. You know, right now it looks quite a bit like those textured ceilings from the 70s! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

June 15th, 2007, 11:54 PM	#124 (permalink)
milkshape Tele-Holic Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 516	So six hundred million billion and ten wasn't too far off, bummer! Well when I attempt it I will indeed stand in the shoulders of a giant, looking forward to the resinspaklecaster. I'm not a betting man, but I imagine while the melon meets the motorcycle man there is some alder, poplar, or some such species that now or will in the very near future be telecaster shaped. On may way to do some Googlin' on resins... Thanks for the sparkle inspiration. __________________ No hurries, No worries.

June 15th, 2007, 11:58 PM	#125 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Inspiration is what it is all about! This guy thinks so too. (Even if he doesn't show it!) __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

June 16th, 2007, 10:05 PM	#126 (permalink)
Funk In A NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Age: 37 Posts: 7	Sparkle Finishes For those of us unable to finish our own guitars, I'm looking for someone who can do a large gold metal flake finish similar to a Dick Dale strat. I want the best cause I've heard about problems with the Allparts finishes. Who do you recommend.

June 17th, 2007, 11:43 AM	#127 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Marty Bell seems to get a lot of buzz. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

June 17th, 2007, 01:14 PM	#128 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,280 101 Photos	Funk In A...........Looks like that Marty Bell is the man. Is is worth $335 to you? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

June 17th, 2007, 08:24 PM	#129 (permalink)
Funk In A NEW MEMBER! Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: CA Age: 37 Posts: 7	Price not a concern, only quality. __________________ One guitar, One pickup!

June 27th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#130 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	So kids, when we last left this "project" the body and neck were at "Bob the Painter's" place, waiting for a miracle, high build, clear finish. I was passing by Bob's place today and stopped in. We talked for a bit and decided that I could save some $$$ (and that's always good) by brushing on the first few coats of Imron. So I brought everything back to the garage. Here are the party supplies: a body, a neck, the Imron, the Imron Activator, a mixing cup, a brush, and "a clean, well-ventilated" workspace. Sometimes I wonder what I get myself involved in. Let's mix some up with a 3:1 ratio and spread it on... First reactions: from the smell of it, it is a SERIOUS chemical...definitely respirator time! it builds MUCH faster than clear spray OR brush on DEFT It looks like it will take another 2-3 coats to get it to the point where it can be sanded smooth. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

June 27th, 2007, 09:12 PM	#131 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Here we are, on the line drying/curing after two coats of Imron. The stuff is building up like crazy. I think Bob has pointed me in a good direction. Looks like I have been busy with some other stuff too. The Fiestacaster's clear DEFT is still drying. I am in no hurry on that. The Coralcaster has its first coat of 1956 Buick Tahiti Coral. There is white binding hiding under there. A final coat of Coral tomorrow, a day to dry...it looks like I might be ready to scrap bindings this weekend. Then I can start clearing it. Got a note from the Guitar Mill today...wood for four (4) more bodies on the FedEX truck. Next week should be fun. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

June 27th, 2007, 09:21 PM	#132 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 41 Posts: 2,422	Jeez Steve, you went from needing inspiration/encouragement to almost having too much! Are these SEVEN Teles just part of the hobby, or do you have bigger and better things in mind? It's worth noting that I have a body and two necks on my workbench and three more necks on the way - so you're not alone! I'll be placing an order with Guitar Mill shortly.

June 27th, 2007, 09:34 PM	#133 (permalink)
stxrus Tele-Afflicted Join Date: May 2007 Location: St. Croix, USVI Age: 57 Posts: 1,052	that is just freakingly awesome. at least 3 thumbs up on this one. i do believe you have a winner with this one steve

June 27th, 2007, 09:53 PM	#134 (permalink)
bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta... yes, in CANADA Age: 43 Posts: 1,729	Bwa ha ha!!! I like it! __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

June 27th, 2007, 10:44 PM	#136 (permalink)
JOHNNY FOWLER Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: panama city, fla Age: 54 Posts: 192 18 Photos	proper footwear is everything , also the right "do" and your all set

June 27th, 2007, 10:45 PM	#137 (permalink)
JOHNNY FOWLER Tele-Meister Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: panama city, fla Age: 54 Posts: 192 18 Photos	well shoot pics didn,t load boy do i feel silly lol

June 28th, 2007, 12:56 PM	#138 (permalink)
Rizo Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Athens, OH Posts: 1,150	Any estimates about how much this thing is going to weigh? __________________ "You say you want to play country, but you're in a punk rock band."

June 28th, 2007, 02:37 PM	#139 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,280 101 Photos	Mr. Buckocaster ............. where did you get the 1956 Buick Tahiti Coral? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

June 28th, 2007, 02:55 PM	#140 (permalink)
daviddoubleu Tele-Holic Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Taipei, Taiwan Posts: 589 7 Photos	The first thing I do when I pull a chair up to tdpri, is to check on your great build threads. The way I see it, if it makes you happy, keep doing it. Thanks for all the fun Buck. David

June 28th, 2007, 07:33 PM	#142 (permalink)
jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 65 Posts: 14,280 101 Photos	Nice color. Looks like it's close to the color I used on this Mini-Strat. This is American Tradition brand "Garden Bloom" available from Lowes. ......Coral Mini-Strat.JPG Wow.............. I just checked out paintscratch.com. You were right about it not being exactly cheap............ and I thought ReRanch was high priced .......... it is a nice color though. __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" I'm just not cool enough to be a Mac person.

June 28th, 2007, 07:36 PM	#143 (permalink)
ne4tt Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North Cackalacky Posts: 2,257 4 Photos	'Nother Paint Source Heckuva paint chip library too tcpglobal

June 29th, 2007, 06:30 PM	#145 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Four coats of Imron have been brushed on. This is "before" This is "after" Feels good to be making some progress. I'm going to hit the high points with some 220 and razor off some drips and runs later on. Another four coats might maybe oughtta almost sort of get close, perhaps. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

June 29th, 2007, 07:23 PM	#146 (permalink)
adam128 TDPRI Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: las vegas Age: 19 Posts: 53	sorry this is kinda off subject but where do you buy your deft spray cans? thanks, adam

June 29th, 2007, 10:06 PM	#147 (permalink)
bobthecanadian Tele-Afflicted Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: EDMONTON, Alberta... yes, in CANADA Age: 43 Posts: 1,729	I think if there is going to be another sparklecaster it should be put through a weight reduction program (ie: rout the sucker out!!!). It's looking great Mr. O'caster. I am looking forward to seeing what you come up with this weekend. Bob __________________ It don't mean a thang if it ain't got that TWANG!!!

June 29th, 2007, 10:18 PM	#148 (permalink)
Jellecaster Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: New Hampshire, USA Age: 41 Posts: 2,422	Bucko - did you sand extra off this body ahead of time to compensate for the extra thickness you're applying now? Just curious...

June 29th, 2007, 11:18 PM	#150 (permalink)
sean79 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,765 8 Photos	PINK? I thought this was melon.

June 29th, 2007, 11:34 PM	#152 (permalink)
bonemachine78 Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: stow, ohio Age: 27 Posts: 134	by the way i just noticed your location. what town in pennsylvania are you from? i went to penn state and got out to some of the surrounding towns sometimes.

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July 1st, 2007, 06:04 PM	#153 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	Slowly but surely... one coat of stinky, sticky Imron at a time... it IS leveling out! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

July 1st, 2007, 10:13 PM	#154 (permalink)
1charger69 Tele-Meister Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Latrobe Pa Age: 37 Posts: 138	man - that is gonna weigh a ton!!!

July 1st, 2007, 11:50 PM	#156 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	But dudes! It's going to be PINK sparkle! __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

July 3rd, 2007, 12:18 AM	#158 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Poster Extraordinaire Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 57 Posts: 8,396 1 Photos	New Stuff! New Stuff! This Imron is neat. It is going to cover the "flake" well. But it takes forever to dry. If I put it on in the "workshop", dust is a real problem. I can't work on anything else... So I came up with this solution. A trip down to the Dollar General store, where suprisingly, not everything costs a dollar, but that is another story, yielded this fine "sweater box." A couple of plastic cups will provide the necessary support. Look what fits in handily! I can apply the "goop"... seal it up...and get on with other work. Groovy! The bad news is...I am just learning this Imron stuff. You know, it is not really designed to be applied with a brush. I've got some real uglies on the bottom by the strap pin. Lots of Imron ran over the top and bottom after I applied a real heavy coat last week. Big drips. Now that is not a problem...I could sand them flat...or even razor blade them off. EXCEPT the goop also trapped some air bubbles. Real small air bubbles. Looks sort of like foam. After I get the top and back done, I might just take the oscillating drum sander to the sides, take them down to wood, and flake them again. I'm thinking that might be the path of least resistance. It just doesn't pay to be in a hurry. I was. I glopped it on too thick, too fast. My bad. __________________ "If you can't say something nice... don't say nothing at all." - Thumper the Rabbit "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

July 3rd, 2007, 01:14 AM	#159 (permalink)
sean79 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: northcentral/western Pennsylvania Posts: 2,765 8 Photos	Locking it in that box won't hurt the cure time?