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Not sure how I didn't think of that. Probably still trying to block that part of my memory out. 
I'm not a drywaller myself (except for my own diy house projects) and I spotted this at a clearance in a local hardware store and thought it might work. I don't see it available retail in Canada anymore but I believe it can be ordered direct. If you take light passes the resultant finish is almost good enough, just need to periodically flatten the working surface as described. The great thing is it is hard and does not flex like sanding sponges.Interesting tip. As a former drywall finisher, I don't miss sanding that stuff. But good tip on a tool from a different trade.
I spent most of my younger years in that line of work. started when I was about 17 years old, doing apartments for footage pay. Made good money, but man we ran like crazy! After about 6 years of that I joined the union and started doing commercial work, stayed there until I tore my knees up and L&I said "maybe you should go back to school kid."
It is useful when you are afraid to going at something with power toolsI spent most of my younger years in that line of work. started when I was about 17 years old, doing apartments for footage pay. Made good money, but man we ran like crazy! After about 6 years of that I joined the union and started doing commercial work, stayed there until I tore my knees up and L&I said "maybe you should go back to school kid."
Thanks for the tip on the sanding block, looks promising.
. I have a lot invested in this block of ebony to have anything go wrong now
. It may be slower but a lot safer at this juncture
. Because of this particular job I had to use the block and thought maybe others might find this useful
. There are a lot of things I do and use without thinking that maybe I should detail
. Oh by the way it worked beautifully on the madrone burl top.
Sanding with rock!.. dig it.Time to smooth out the transition from the body to the neck.View attachment 4158579 And here's something I should pass on. I started using this sanding block about 8-9 years ago. It is marketed for drywall but actually works very good for rough sanding. It is a Quiksand sanding block now offered by Summit Brands (www.summitbrands.com) and comes in this large 100 grit block. I found it quickly removes a lot of material yet leaves a very smooth finish despite being 100 grit. Being fairly large it is easier to keep the sanded surface level. It does not clog much and can be cleaned out by tapping. As it wears you can swipe it over a sheet of sandpaper (on a flat surface) to restore the flat surface. When I glued up this body the ebony neck was about 1/32" or so proud of the body wings. Took about 10 minutes to level the ebony to the rengas wings. Long slow passes and keep checking with a straightedge and a body can be quickly leveled.View attachment 4158585
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! The rengas is slow going
. Not porous and looks like it will polish out very well which is good for the planned oil finish
Wait till its oiled upThat ebony neck just looks sexy!
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. I like to have all the curves flow together.
I have my five string I finished in 2013 and yes the smoothness of the ebony neck with an oil finish is unparalleled.
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