Recent content by kcjewel

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    drill press as a ...

    Never tried it, I always use my dremel. Seems like the drill press might be a tad slow. John and the crew
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    Warmoth P-Bass Build

    Great job! I use the stewmac grain filler, does a good job and fills quite fast. John and the crew
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    …last one…for real this time

    Very nice, what did you use for the purple, stain, tint, ? John and the crew
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    Dremel Tutorial / Help

    Fast is exactly what you want with a router bit. I have my dremel mounted in the Stewmac router attachment and haven't had any problems with it getting away as along as you take small cuts go the right direction. John and the crew
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    Soldering iron temperature question

    Ive been using the same Weller soldering gun with a high and a low on the trigger since 1964 and had no problem damaging parts. John and the crew
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    Norman nut file system vs. Graphtech Question

    I have a set of these files also but haven't used them yet. They are made out of feeler guages, maybe the way he cuts the teeth, the material doesn't last. John and the crew
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    Reynolds Wrap shielding

    Does anyone use the black conductive paint? John and the crew
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    SuperClear 9000 Water-Based Polyurethane

    This is the same product as stewmacs water based coatings. I use them on all of my builds. On the clearcoat I wait 2-3 hours between coats so I can get 4 coats a day on. I usually do 12 coats of the clear and then wait 6 days before wet sanding and buffing. They are great to use, no odors, water...
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    is there any fat bassist club around?

    6' and 358lbs, better sign me up. John and the crew
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    Talkbass weight loss challenge?

    Looks like I better join in and be the top tub. Count me in. Went to the Dr. yesterday and weighed in at 358. John and the crew
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    Yet another "First Build" post!

    Looks great, you should wind up wind a nice instrument. I also make a lot of practice cuts especially with the neck pocket. I have a pile of 2x12 pieces that I cut until the neck fits perfect. Look forward to seeing more pictures. John and the crew
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    What is your "go to" router?

    I use a craftsman plunge and it also has soft start which is really nice. John and the crew
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    Why not polycrylic?

    I use stewmacs WB acrylic lacquer, crystal clear even at 12 coats. Cures in 6 days and sands great at 1000 grit. buffs to a mirror finish. John and the crew
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    Believe it or not?

    Could go either way, but that is a good idea. John and the crew
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    Nitro curing time

    I use the water based acrylic laquer and after 12 coats it only has to cure for 6 days before wet sanding and buffing. John and the crew