Stain finishes?
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Zerberus
Baron Von Shred
Re: Stain finishes?
Ehm, Butnut, satin and a wood-STAIN are 2 different things
Stains as most luthiers use them are actually dyes that are rubbed onto the wood and then taken off, very similar to finishing in oil. The different densities in the wood grain "suck up" more or less of the dye, this causes the grain to really pop out.
After that , the wood is sealed, sanded, and topcoats are applied (Here´s where Butnuts satin finish could also be used if preferreed, although HI-Gloss is kind of "standard" for dyed tops)
"Classic" woodworking stains don´t really care about the grain but give a uniform color, fingerboard stain is a good example of a "real" stain.
Ehm, Butnut, satin and a wood-STAIN are 2 different things
Stains as most luthiers use them are actually dyes that are rubbed onto the wood and then taken off, very similar to finishing in oil. The different densities in the wood grain "suck up" more or less of the dye, this causes the grain to really pop out.
After that , the wood is sealed, sanded, and topcoats are applied (Here´s where Butnuts satin finish could also be used if preferreed, although HI-Gloss is kind of "standard" for dyed tops)
"Classic" woodworking stains don´t really care about the grain but give a uniform color, fingerboard stain is a good example of a "real" stain.
butnut
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Re: Stain finishes?
DOUH! Thanks Zerb...that's what I get for reading dead tired after a late night of practice...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hehe
Stewmac and Reranch carry a lot of stains in the proper 'guitar' colors. Water based stains will raise the grain, so it's a bit more work and needs some finesse when applying...good luck. Clear coat..in any sheen, is a must after staining.
DOUH! Thanks Zerb...that's what I get for reading dead tired after a late night of practice...zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz hehe
Stewmac and Reranch carry a lot of stains in the proper 'guitar' colors. Water based stains will raise the grain, so it's a bit more work and needs some finesse when applying...good luck. Clear coat..in any sheen, is a must after staining.
Cory_Dylan
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Re: Stain finishes?
www.projectguitar.com
dig into that site and go into the "tutorials".
you'll find step by step instructions, teqniques, etc.
www.projectguitar.com
dig into that site and go into the "tutorials".
you'll find step by step instructions, teqniques, etc.
