The Emeraldcaster Project (aka Son of Meloncaster) - Page 14

jwells393 · November 15th, 2007, 08:20 AM

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We'll mix up a Dixie Cup full of DEFT and a tablespoon of ruby sparkles...and have at it.

Are you taking Deft out of an aerosol can or using the brush-on Deft with thinner? Perhaps you mentioned it somewhere but it very difficult to find specific information in these gigantic threads .......especially when one project morphs into another one.

reddogbass · November 15th, 2007, 09:46 AM

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Don't yell at me...I might regret it in the morning, but there was so little lacquer in that gun that I just didn't bother with the respirator.

And... the sign on the wall in the background says- "Safety First." LOL

I never used a respirator spraying lacquer (always with enamels). Of course that was the old school way, and I figured with no overspray, and since I could still smell the lacquer through the respirator, there was no need. That may explain why I only have a few brain cells left.

Buckocaster51 · November 15th, 2007, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

...brush-on Deft with (no) thinner...

heating the can up in hot water really decreases the viscosity.

milkshape · November 15th, 2007, 09:30 PM

They do look ready for a holiday gig, nice work as always.
How many coats of deft will it take to smooth the surface of a sparkle caster? Less than three?

Buckocaster51 · November 15th, 2007, 10:42 PM

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Originally Posted by milkshape

How many coats of deft will it take to smooth the surface of a sparkle caster? Less than three?

Three?! Did you say three?

Doubt it.

I have about 6 coats of DEFT on the green one. Will probably put about as many more on it.

The red one(s) will probably get a miracle two-part automotive clear. We'll be able to do that in three coats.

The red flake is laying MUCH flatter than the green.

Probably because the red was sprayed on and the green was dumped on with a flower sifter.

Go figure!

Only time will tell which gives the better looking finish.

jwells393 · November 15th, 2007, 10:49 PM

So .......... sparkles mixed with warm brush-on Deft sprayed through a gun .......right?

Buckocaster51 · November 15th, 2007, 11:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jwells393

So .......... sparkles mixed with warm brush-on Deft sprayed through a gun .......right?

keep it up...you're going to pry all of my secrets out of me...

warm brush on DEFT mixed with sparkles

except for when I used some Sherwin-Williams cabinet lacquer

same deal

get that stuff warm...flows like water...builds like crazy...

or so I tell myself

oh...and then try very hard not to let it fall to the floor!

martyb1 · November 16th, 2007, 06:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

keep it up...you're going to pry all of my secrets out of me...

warm brush on DEFT mixed with sparkles

except for when I used some Sherwin-Williams cabinet lacquer

same deal

get that stuff warm...flows like water...builds like crazy...

or so I tell myself

oh...and then try very hard not to let it fall to the floor!

Hmmmm,just happen to have a can in the cupboard that I got by mistake
Might have to give it a try.You say it builds better than the rattle can deft?

Buckocaster51 · November 16th, 2007, 07:15 AM

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Originally Posted by martyb1

...You say it builds better than the rattle can deft?

That's what I tell myself.

Haven't looked at the labels to confirm it...and the necessary info might not even be on the labels.

milkshape · November 16th, 2007, 03:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Buckocaster51

Three?! Did you say three?

Doubt it.

I have about 6 coats of DEFT on the green one. Will probably put about as many more on it.

The red one(s) will probably get a miracle two-part automotive clear. We'll be able to do that in three coats.

The red flake is laying MUCH flatter than the green.

Probably because the red was sprayed on and the green was dumped on with a flower sifter.

Go figure!

Only time will tell which gives the better looking finish.

Yeah I'm just not paying attention again! I originally had cans, then remembered your early Christmas present ;)

Good know the preval is a little smoother than the sifter. This will be the route I go.

Buckocaster51 · November 16th, 2007, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by milkshape

Good know the preval is a little smoother than the sifter. This will be the route I go.

Remember that I could not siphon 0.015 hex through the preval. 0.008 was the largest that seemed to work for me.

milkshape · November 16th, 2007, 07:12 PM

gotcha, thanks for the specs on the sparkle. I was just about to scan back through the thread for the size. So if you were to guess dixie cups equivalents to cans of deft where do you estimate your gonna end up? Looks like a 6 oz dixie and deft spray is what 16 oz? Thanks again for takin' the time.

Arlo · November 17th, 2007, 07:37 AM

Bucko,

http://www.kitkraft.biz/catalog/Mirr..._1-p-2886.html

How about a mirror tile telecaster

that would be some reflective!

I was hunting for sparkle today in the sizes you mentioned and came across the glitter store.

Where do you get yours from if I may ask?

Rich Rice · November 17th, 2007, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

Bucko,

http://www.kitkraft.biz/catalog/Mirr..._1-p-2886.html

How about a mirror tile telecaster

that would be some reflective!

I was hunting for sparkle today in the sizes you mentioned and came across the glitter store.

Where do you get yours from if I may ask?

Yeoww! Sounds sharp! And heavy!

wikur · November 17th, 2007, 08:55 AM

Please Arlo!!
Don`t give Buckocaster any ideas! I`m having difficultys just following his resent thread and at present time I`m not up to any other projects!!!!!

Cheers guys!!

reddogbass · November 17th, 2007, 08:59 AM

Alright! A "Disco-Caster!"

Buckocaster51 · November 17th, 2007, 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Arlo

How about a mirror tile telecaster

that would be some reflective!

I see they also have 3/16 mosaic tiles. That is almost small enough that I could see using it.

Don't think I will, but I bet it could be done.

By the way, thanks for covering my six on this. Not like I don't already have enough projects going!

Buckocaster51 · November 17th, 2007, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by milkshape

...So if you were to guess dixie cups equivalents to cans of deft where do you estimate your gonna end up? Looks like a 6 oz dixie and deft spray is what 16 oz? Thanks again for takin' the time.

I just checked, the cups I am using are 3 ounce.

So it looks like most of the time I am using about 1.5 - 2.0 oz of warm glossy brush on DEFT mixed with a tablespoon of sparkles.

On a couple of coats I put in a thinner can cap full of thinner...but that made it too thin...took forever to dry (I guess the thinner that I have acts as a retarder)...but also allowed it to flow out REALLY well. Just a trade off I guess.

That is about as precise I can be...because I am pretty sloppy about the whole thing.

I imagine that people who really know what they are doing have all sorts of secret formulae.

tuuur · November 17th, 2007, 01:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Rich@wildriceband.com

Yeoww! Sounds sharp! And heavy!

You bet!
I once converted a cheapo LP copy to a mirrorball guitar, and it's sure one heck of a lot heavier than before.

Buckocaster51 · November 17th, 2007, 03:41 PM

Tuur!

Neat Disco Guitar!

Buckocaster51 · November 17th, 2007, 03:46 PM

Lovely day outside...if you're a duck...so let's try to get the flake on the Doublerubycaster!

First we need to mask off the binding to spary the black basecoat.

Gonna try it diffently today. Mask the sides first...

then the top

You might remember my simple, expedient paint booth designed to keep the flake from getting over everything...

Well...THIS THING DOESN'T FIT!

I also used a can of FLAT black KRYLON Camo paint that I bought for something once upon a time. Underneath that flake, I reckon black will be black.

November 15th, 2007, 09:30 PM	#524 (permalink)
milkshape Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 296	They do look ready for a holiday gig, nice work as always. How many coats of deft will it take to smooth the surface of a sparkle caster? Less than three? __________________ No hurries, No worries. Last edited by milkshape : November 15th, 2007 at 09:31 PM. Reason: forgot no ore rattle cans for bucko!

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jwells393 Doctor of Teleocity Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Albuquerque, USA Age: 64 Posts: 11,112 101 Photos	So .......... sparkles mixed with warm brush-on Deft sprayed through a gun .......right? __________________ Jack's Disclaimer: When I say something.... always ask yourself ..... "What the hell does he know?" _ Guys - learn to disable the flash on your digital cameras.

November 16th, 2007, 07:12 PM	#532 (permalink)
milkshape Tele-Meister Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: New England Posts: 296	gotcha, thanks for the specs on the sparkle. I was just about to scan back through the thread for the size. So if you were to guess dixie cups equivalents to cans of deft where do you estimate your gonna end up? Looks like a 6 oz dixie and deft spray is what 16 oz? Thanks again for takin' the time. __________________ No hurries, No worries.

November 17th, 2007, 07:37 AM	#533 (permalink)
Arlo Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Maine [in a van down by the river] Age: 49 Posts: 2,166	Bucko, http://www.kitkraft.biz/catalog/Mirr..._1-p-2886.html How about a mirror tile telecaster that would be some reflective! I was hunting for sparkle today in the sizes you mentioned and came across the glitter store. Where do you get yours from if I may ask? __________________ My music? It is free for my friends.

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Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,558 1 Photos	Tuur! Neat Disco Guitar! __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams

November 17th, 2007, 08:55 AM	#535 (permalink)
wikur Tele-Meister Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: SWEDEN Posts: 266 18 Photos	Please Arlo!! Don`t give Buckocaster any ideas! I`m having difficultys just following his resent thread and at present time I`m not up to any other projects!!!!! Cheers guys!!

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reddogbass Tele-Holic Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Age: 61 Posts: 538 5 Photos	Alright! A "Disco-Caster!"

November 17th, 2007, 03:46 PM	#541 (permalink)
Buckocaster51 Friend of Leo's Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Iowa USA Age: 56 Posts: 4,558 1 Photos	Lovely day outside...if you're a duck...so let's try to get the flake on the Doublerubycaster! First we need to mask off the binding to spary the black basecoat. Gonna try it diffently today. Mask the sides first... then the top You might remember my simple, expedient paint booth designed to keep the flake from getting over everything... Well...THIS THING DOESN'T FIT! I also used a can of FLAT black KRYLON Camo paint that I bought for something once upon a time. Underneath that flake, I reckon black will be black. __________________ "An awfully lot of time can be wasted waiting for the right time." - Gunsmoke's Doc Adams