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French Polish
Jun 21, 2016 12:49:41 #
There is a learning curve, but there is a lot of information on sites like mandolincafe. A very popular finish for musical instruments which is far easier is Tru-oil, which was originally created for gunstocks. Lots of information about using it on mandolincafe as well.
Jun 21, 2016 14:43:15 #
Wally Phyfe wrote:
A very popular finish for musical instruments which is far easier is Tru-oil, which was originally created for gunstocks. Lots of information about using it on mandolincafe as well.
Yes, I saw someone finishing an instrument with Tru-Oil. Although I'd like to achieve perfection, it may be difficult to achieve on my first attempt, and I'd rather not mess it up.
Thanks.
Jun 21, 2016 14:44:06 #
boberic wrote:
I am confused. ( I am constantly confused, the world is a confusing place. Anyone who thinks he knows everything, and therefore not confused- is in reality even more confused than Me ) I thought one could be either French or Polish. Then again maybe there is such a thing as Frolish. or maybe even Polench. Told you I am confused.
Check with Sarge69 (above) about that.
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Jun 21, 2016 14:45:20 #
Texcaster wrote:
I have done in the past but now use micro mesh.
Micro-Mesh Guitarist Kit http://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/micro-mesh-kits/
http://www.feastwatson.com.au/consumer/products/exterior/product-details/1520
It shouldn't be too hard to find these type of produsts in the US.
Micro-Mesh Guitarist Kit http://www.thesandpaperman.com.au/micro-mesh-kits/
http://www.feastwatson.com.au/consumer/products/exterior/product-details/1520
It shouldn't be too hard to find these type of produsts in the US.
Thanks for the links.
EDIT: Amazon!
https://www.amazon.com/s/?ie=UTF8&keywords=micro+mesh+polishing+kit&tag=googhydr-20&index=aps&hvadid=31913877330&hvpos=1t1&hvexid=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12234817840497685260&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=b&hvdev=c&ref=pd_sl_2v88g2ound_b
Jun 21, 2016 15:00:44 #
If you are planning to go with French Polish, it is highly recommended that you put in some time practicing on something other than the uke.
Jun 21, 2016 18:23:49 #
The top pic shows clear polish, dirty shellac and other supplies. You can see the color build up on the masking tape covering the neck / fingerboard extension. The areas I want to highlight are just cut back and repolished. When I'm happy with the job it gets a couple of coats of clear. If I get tired of this look later on, it's easily stripped with metho, no sandpaper need ever touch the soundboard again.
Jun 21, 2016 20:00:29 #
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Jun 21, 2016 21:12:17 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Have any of you had success using the French polish technique to finish wood?
too bad my Granny has passed on Jerry or I could have asked her or her sister, they were professional French Polishers lol
Jun 21, 2016 21:34:18 #
jerryc41 wrote:
Have any of you had success using the French polish technique to finish wood?
Have never done it, but I have used whitening tooth paste to slowly work haze off old uncoated lenses. That's a lot of work, but rewarding when you see how much contrast returns to the image drawn by the lens.
Jun 22, 2016 06:53:41 #
Texcaster wrote:
The top pic shows clear polish, dirty shellac and other supplies. You can see the color build up on the masking tape covering the neck / fingerboard extension. The areas I want to highlight are just cut back and repolished. When I'm happy with the job it gets a couple of coats of clear. If I get tired of this look later on, it's easily stripped with metho, no sandpaper need ever touch the soundboard again.
Beautiful!
Jun 22, 2016 07:17:48 #
After looking at French polishing and Tru-Oil online, I'm going to use Tru-Oil. Maybe I'll get the materials and practice FP on something for future reference.
Thanks for the advice.
Thanks for the advice.
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