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The Les Paul Twins

#362
Well today was a good day, one of those days when I remember why I like making things

First job of the day was to get the necks glued on, a bit of masking just in case I got some glue seepage (I did and was glad of the tape) then some titebond and clamps and there they were, two bass shaped things

Then after a couple of hours I gave the tops a light sanding and proceeded to spray, a total of three coats went on today. By the time i cut back the second in readiness for the third my worries from the other day about grain filling were completely put aside. Then the third coat went on and I have to say I was very chuffed, I'm not an experienced luthier by any means and I was very surprised how good it was looking, in fact I spent an embarrassing whole hour just looking at them. Days like that are far and few between, I hope all you other makers get them too, sadly its something that you just get used to doing and the novelty wears off eventually, that is a sad thing I think

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#363
Christine said:
Well today was a good day, one of those days when I remember why I like making things

First job of the day was to get the necks glued on, a bit of masking just in case I got some glue seepage (I did and was glad of the tape) then some titebond and clamps and there they were, two bass shaped things

Then after a couple of hours I gave the tops a light sanding and proceeded to spray, a total of three coats went on today. By the time i cut back the second in readiness for the third my worries from the other day about grain filling were completely put aside. Then the third coat went on and I have to say I was very chuffed, I'm not an experienced luthier by any means and I was very surprised how good it was looking, in fact I spent an embarrassing whole hour just looking at them. Days like that are far and few between, I hope all you other makers get them too, sadly its something that you just get used to doing and the novelty wears off eventually, that is a sad thing I think

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Eeeesh. Gorgeous!!’
 
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BassHappy said:
Looking great Christine!!!! Such nice work, you should be very proud!
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I am, very, I hope that doesn't make me sound like I'm being smug. These are the first time I've attempted anything like this all in one go. I'm actually surprised how well they have turned out especially in black, it's such an unforgiving colour, the acid test though will be in a couple of weeks when they get plugged in, I'm getting increasingly nervous about that
 
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Christine said:
Not much to report today, 5 coats of clear gloss on the back and the neck. Do the fronts again tomorrow :)

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Wow, Christine! They look outstanding! I've been away on vacation and I've given up on trying to keep up with my followed threads but I need to go through your last few posts from the past few days.
 
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