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Dec-03-2019, 7:07pm

hawthorn1213 replied to a thread James Mandolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

Thanks for the feed back! Having a hard time finding a flat top tail piece that has a shiny appearance but is better than the stamped sheet metal...

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Dec-02-2019, 6:25pm

hawthorn1213 started a thread James Mandolin Tailpiece in Builders and Repair

Hey, Anyone ever try polishing a nickel or silver James Mandolin Tailpiece? All the pictures I've seen are matte.

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Nov-25-2019, 8:04pm

hawthorn1213 replied to a thread Preparing for a Tru-Oil Finish in Builders and Repair

I want to prevent the Tru-Oil from soaking too deep into the wood and dampening the top plate.

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Nov-24-2019, 11:06pm

hawthorn1213 replied to a thread Preparing for a Tru-Oil Finish in Builders and Repair

It's a water based stain.

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Nov-24-2019, 2:55pm

hawthorn1213 replied to a thread Preparing for a Tru-Oil Finish in Builders and Repair

Thanks guys I a really appreciate the responses! I do not have access to spray equipment (one of the reason I'm going TO) so is there a recommended...

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Nov-24-2019, 2:20am

hawthorn1213 replied to a thread Preparing for a Tru-Oil Finish in Builders and Repair

Spruce top, walnut sides, and mahogany neck

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Nov-23-2019, 10:18pm

hawthorn1213 started a thread Preparing for a Tru-Oil Finish in Builders and Repair

Hey! I've been doing a lot of research on laying down a Tru-Oil finish, but wanted to get your take on how to apply a wash coat of shellac. ...

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Nov-17-2019, 10:54am

hawthorn1213 replied to a thread Bridge and Tail Piece Recomendations in Builders and Repair

Thanks for the response guys! I'm leaning towards the ebony bridge from elderly...

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Nov-11-2019, 8:55pm

hawthorn1213 started a thread Bridge and Tail Piece Recomendations in Builders and Repair

Hey, Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel on my first flat top build and had a couple of questions regarding the bridge and tail...

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