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I have a raw all parts neck I want get finished in a satin/ vintage tint. I just don’t trust my skills to get it as good as I’d like it - that is perfect.
Can anyone recommend a luthier/ Boffin that does neck magic?
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diy with the unicorn tears that is tru-oil... tint it with food colouring first, I have some neck maple offcuts for testing if you want a bit? I don't use it all for smoking ;)
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Bg wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:44 pm diy with the unicorn tears that is tru-oil... tint it with food colouring first, I have some neck maple offcuts for testing if you want a bit? I don't use it all for smoking ;)
Do you have any thin strips of maple? Wanting to make a backplate for my Tele. This size:
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robthemac wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:06 pm
Bg wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:44 pm diy with the unicorn tears that is tru-oil... tint it with food colouring first, I have some neck maple offcuts for testing if you want a bit? I don't use it all for smoking ;)
Do you have any thin strips of maple? Wanting to make a backplate for my Tele. This size:
sorry no, these are neck trimmings, 25mm max width... if you're painting it, you could just use plywood or anything.
So, is that low alcohol or no alcohol at all? mmmm, no alcohol, do you want to try it? Noooooooooo.

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Bg wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:08 pm
robthemac wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 3:06 pm
Bg wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 2:44 pm diy with the unicorn tears that is tru-oil... tint it with food colouring first, I have some neck maple offcuts for testing if you want a bit? I don't use it all for smoking ;)
Do you have any thin strips of maple? Wanting to make a backplate for my Tele. This size:
sorry no, these are neck trimmings, 25mm max width... if you're painting it, you could just use plywood or anything.
Gonna try find a thin strip of maple and stain it light blue.
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good luck with that... maple veneer from trademe, apply to hobbyshop plywood. Job done.
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Kev77 wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 1:28 pm I have a raw all parts neck I want get finished in a satin/ vintage tint. I just don’t trust my skills to get it as good as I’d like it - that is perfect.
Can anyone recommend a luthier/ Boffin that does neck magic?
Second the Tru Oil. I did one 12 years ago. It's still like new and feels better than all my other necks including the raw wood.
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Thanks chaps
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Tru-oil is the bomb, only need a few coats on a neck too!
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Yup. Tru oil. Just make sure you let the rag dry outside - they’ve been known to spontaneously combust.

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murky wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:56 pm Yup. Tru oil. Just make sure you let the rag dry outside - they’ve been known to spontaneously combust.
Only if you leave them folded or scrunched up.
Always solved the problem by setting fire to them when I was finished.
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Slowy wrote: Sun Jan 17, 2021 8:46 am
murky wrote: Sat Jan 16, 2021 10:56 pm Yup. Tru oil. Just make sure you let the rag dry outside - they’ve been known to spontaneously combust.
Only if you leave them folded or scrunched up.
Always solved the problem by setting fire to them when I was finished.
Burn baby burn!

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