Looks good man - you could try hitting that sand in a mortar and pestle or something to really grind it down so it mixes with a more consistent colour (if that's what your into). That walnut looks fantastic.
Wow I have never thought of using toothpicks, I use sand and aquarium stones and use a heat gun to make the epoxy thin out so that it will go into the cracks with the material...I use this on my cutting boards
I love this. I want to do something similar to one of my guitars. I'm just wondering if I could do that with brass filings instead of sand and I want to stain the wood too, when should I apply the stain? Before or after filling the cracks?
What a coincidence, I just picked up 5 bookmatched sets of claro walnut burl yesterday from my local wood source. I was just wondering how i would go about filling in the cracks if I wanted it to look uniform with the wood? the cracks are about the same size as yours or slightly larger. Thanks again for the very informative video!
***** Love all your videos, I think I've watched them all and you not only a vary talented luthier but you make great videos that are very inspiring. What advise would you have for someone wanting to do a build starting with a Carvin neck thru blank? Are there any good build process videos/books to help guide a flat fixed bridge build. Thanks again for these great videos.
I find that in trying to grind the dried turquoise/ca glue down flush with the wood, I end up using and ruining so much sandpaper that it's almost not worth doing. Anybody out there know a better way?
1. For sand, the finer the better, unless you've got bigger holes, which might looks more astethically pleasing with bigger grains. 2. The mix will kind of bond the holes in wood together if done properly, but the cracks may get slightly bigger over time, simply due to humidity/weather.
+meowmeowgrl There is special finish for cutting board, you don't want food to get trapped in the pores thats why cutting boards are usually made of maple. I don't know...
I bought 5.8 ounces of scrap turquoise for a project like this. Would you happen to have any suggestions on how I can pulverize it to a sand? Also, thank you for this video! Actually seeing this process take place has put me at ease a lot!
I use a piece of threaded 3 inch diameter steel pipe that is about six inches tall with a cap threaded onto the end, put my stone scrap into it and then use a piece of round steel stock about a foot long to crush it.
Great technique, Love the way it turned out! Thanks again Big D.
i expected this to look horrible, but it's actually gorgeous!
Stunning!
Totally amazing. Beautiful.
That's stunning bro. Cheers! Chris.
I'm working on an ash bowl that has a large number of worm holes in it. I think this technique would be great for it. Great info, thanks for sharing.
looks good thank you
Looks sharp
Man that made the wood just pop big time.
Very nice :) well done
Looks good man - you could try hitting that sand in a mortar and pestle or something to really grind it down so it mixes with a more consistent colour (if that's what your into).
That walnut looks fantastic.
מקסים מעולה כל הכבוד.Shalom
Wow I have never thought of using toothpicks, I use sand and aquarium stones and use a heat gun to make the epoxy thin out so that it will go into the cracks with the material...I use this on my cutting boards
What kind of epoxy do you use?
nice
Nice job! Id recommend a 30 minute epoxy for more open working time. Its also more viscus so it will flow and follow the cracks better.
Where did you get your turquoise crushed product from? It really made a big difference on the back of your guitar.
Use eyeshadow mica powders. $1 at Dollar tree
Where do you purchase your turquoise? And what brand of 5 minute epoxy are you using? Thank you for your help I love the end result!
I love this. I want to do something similar to one of my guitars. I'm just wondering if I could do that with brass filings instead of sand and I want to stain the wood too, when should I apply the stain? Before or after filling the cracks?
What a coincidence, I just picked up 5 bookmatched sets of claro walnut burl yesterday from my local wood source. I was just wondering how i would go about filling in the cracks if I wanted it to look uniform with the wood? the cracks are about the same size as yours or slightly larger. Thanks again for the very informative video!
***** Love all your videos, I think I've watched them all and you not only a vary talented luthier but you make great videos that are very inspiring. What advise would you have for someone wanting to do a build starting with a Carvin neck thru blank? Are there any good build process videos/books to help guide a flat fixed bridge build. Thanks again for these great videos.
Where do you get the inlay for $6? Everything I see online is very expensive.
Aten't those pigmented powders meant to poured with superthin epoxy, instead of packing it?
Where do you get your powder.
Dude, your work table is laminated granite??? Please tell me that's your kitchen counter top!
Where do you get your sand from?
I find that in trying to grind the dried turquoise/ca glue down flush with the wood, I end up using and ruining so much sandpaper that it's almost not worth doing. Anybody out there know a better way?
I can't seem to find any turquoise anywhere for 8 bucks. Where did you get yours? Thanks, loved the video.
+iROBODUDE there are a bunch of people on ebay, thats where I got mine from.
Wouldn't it make more sense to fill the voids before sanding it out to 220?
What oil product did you say you used?? Is it Tru Oil?
Does the grain of sand make a difference? And will the mix prevent the further cracking?
1. For sand, the finer the better, unless you've got bigger holes, which might looks more astethically pleasing with bigger grains.
2. The mix will kind of bond the holes in wood together if done properly, but the cracks may get slightly bigger over time, simply due to humidity/weather.
Is it possible to use this technique on a cutting board? Will the surface be food safe if I use a food safe oil finish like mineral oil?
+meowmeowgrl There is special finish for cutting board, you don't want food to get trapped in the pores thats why cutting boards are usually made of maple. I don't know...
I bought 5.8 ounces of scrap turquoise for a project like this. Would you happen to have any suggestions on how I can pulverize it to a sand? Also, thank you for this video! Actually seeing this process take place has put me at ease a lot!
I use a piece of threaded 3 inch diameter steel pipe that is about six inches tall with a cap threaded onto the end, put my stone scrap into it and then use a piece of round steel stock about a foot long to crush it.
I'm not a luthier, but wouldn't a syringe be a great tool for this? The colour combination looks really cool!
+laurens b hard to get the thick epoxy into the syringe
Nice - interested to find out where to buy the sand?
Stephen McLean search on ebay and there are a number of options.
+Stephen McLean try your local fish store for colored sands. Just a thought. Peace
amber cutter oh good idea thanks
your welcome! have fun.
Cracks are just an opportunity for creativity
wonder if aquarium sand would work ?
it might as long as the color doesn't bleed with the glue.
NO!! tried it. the color is on the outside. as soon as you sand it, the white comes through.
good to know thanks for commenting!
Nice job! That would be pronounced malakite sand however.
Please, malaKite, not malashite lol.
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