Making my guitar build SHINE

What do you reckon, glassy enough?
Got loads of exciting projects in the works, guys, so please do follow along if you fancy!
If you live in London and want to come visit Mark Knopfler's Guitar Collection (and the guitar in the video) the link to register your interest is here:
events.christi...
Things I used to achieve this finish!
SKIL Drill: www.screwfix.c...
SKIL Random Orbital Sander: www.skileurope...
Stewmac Buffing Wheel: stewmac.sjv.io...
The assorted sandpapers were from Mirka and the Buffing compounds are from 3M (I got mine both of mine from a supplier online in the UK, and other bits came from my local paint supplies shop!) Same for my spray gun which is a Devilbliss GPG. I guess these products are stocked by various suppliers based on location - not from the brands themselves - so look up your local shops and support them! :)
Hope this helps. Best of luck in your finishing endeavours and lets put new wisdom in the comments!
Daisy x

[@ИгорьНосков-ж7н]

@DaisyTempest some scammers here. Impersonating you, supposedly "you win a giveaway"

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks for flagging this up! I can’t see the scammers because I think they’ve blocked me or something, not sure how they’re doing it but I can’t seem to delete them. Please if you’re reading this DON’T engage with them! I’ll never ask you to sign up to anything unless you see me saying it in a video. ❤️

[@thijs199]

but you do wanna have multiple conversations with me, right?@@DaisyTempest

[@gwbuilder5779]

@@DaisyTempest I reported the one that showed up on my comment.

[@TarynnElizabeth619]

@@DaisyTempest you are an amazing young woman! I love watching your videos! I also build guitars here in United States, I have not built any acoustic guitars yet though. #girlpower #metalchicksrule ☮️💜😊

[@j.t.2722]

I am very happy that you are back. I also appreciate the fact that you have been busy creating such an exquisite masterpiece. You are the future and your work will continue to inspire for a lifetime.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you for the lovely comment

[@JoshuaTClark81]

Impeccable attention to detail. That’s what I think is the hallmark of Tempest Guitars. As a model maker, the quality of any finish is in the prep work. Your insistence on handwork truly is what your benchmark is “the brilliant at the basics” plus it gives you a more intimate connection with your work. You transfer some of that remarkable spirit into what you do. Extraordinary work ❤❤❤.

[@MrBass5er]

Happy 2024! thanks for sharing your work, it's very interesting to see your process and how your work progresses looking at your videos This one brought memories from when I built and finished my electric bass guitars, it took a lot of time applying varhish, sanding and buffing, sanding and buffing until the finish looked like I wanted, so much work 😅 Congrats on your Christie's Mark Knopfler Guitar collection event participation/exhibition! Looking forward for all your 2024 videos!

[@davel99ZZ]

Love the effort that you put in, and that’s what get you such good results, but please tie your hair back when using the buffing wheel. It can catch so easily.

[@tommcintyre5608]

Happy new year and congratulations on the Christie exhibit. Very satisfying to see the finish come up on the koa. Beautiful work.

[@MashaT22]

I truly enjoy watching your enthusiasm as you work. My last name is Tyszler (pronounced “tishler”), which means “carpenter” in Polish. I don’t know how many generations back it goes, but my paternal grandfather and his father were carpenters who mostly built furniture. My grandfather even built an entire summer house all by himself (he was about 4’7 due to malnourishment from poverty, which makes that feat even more incredible). He worked full time for hourly wages as a carpenter who built and repaired furniture in a basement shop in Tudor City, one of the wealthiest buildings in Manhattan (the same place where Leona Helmsley lived). My maternal great-grandparents also owned a furniture factory where my great grandfather built beautiful furniture. You help me understand what my grandfather and great-grandfathers might have enjoyed about their professions. Granted being a luthier requires a different skill set than carpentry, but both professions share a fair bit as well. When I see your true excitement about seeing an idea work or a new technique you tried come out beautifully, it helps me understand the reason they enjoyed carpentry and chosen that profession. Thanks for helping me understand!

[@ChrisMannphoto]

I love that you used a "Sandisk" box to support the sand(ing) disk! 😀😀

[@LaverneLovatt]

Tips for buffing, Tie your hair back. You do not want to get even one hair pulled into the wheel. Your finish is phenomenal. I do lathe work and you start buffing where I finish, Very entertaining and informational

[@itsputtz]

Came here for the hair comment! Otherwise OMG SO GOOD!

[@dennisharrington3460]

I have an old friend who lost half of his hair (up to the part) by getting it caught in a buffing wheel. Scary.

[@StepDub]

Had shoulder length hair until an incident with a buffing wheel. It had a 3 hp motor, so it didn’t stop! The draught from the wheel will pull loose hair towards it, increasing the chance of accident. After I got over the shock and pain of having a large chunk of hair pulled out, it was off to the barber’s for a short back and sides.

[@LaverneLovatt]

Not me but coworker lost hair in a mining incident. Rockdrill tore most of scalp off. I tutor on a wood lathe. Long hair gets put up before the lathe gets turned on@@StepDub

[@wes4192]

Yep. Scary

[@andrewfrost8866]

I've said it before, and no doubt, I'll be saying it again soon :) But your meticulous attention to detail and dedication to luthering guitar-making are truly inspiring. How you blend technical skill with artistic expression in your work, especially in the buffing and finishing process, showcases your talent and passion for creating beautiful instruments. The thoroughness of approaching each step, from selecting the wood to the final buffing, is remarkable. Each guitar you create is an instrument and a unique piece of art. Keep up the fantastic work, and thank you for sharing your process and insights with us. And congratulations on the Christie exhibit!

[@BrianTimmonsTX]

That koa back is a real knockout! Finishing like this to a high gloss is time consuming, and I appreciate your dedication to detail.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks for the kind words!

[@billsandrelli957]

Your guitars are on a level all their own , your customers are fortunate to be able to own such works of art. Please be careful of your Hair around the buffing wheel, I would hate to see you hurt by this.

[@DaisyTempest]

Hi Bill! Thanks so much for the kind words. My hair was tied up in a side pony tail but of course it should've been properly put behind, I think I got too excited with the new kit! A rookie error. Sorry for making you uncomfortable.

[@mark.guitar]

@@DaisyTempest I made the same rookie error the first time I used my new wheel. I lost a clump of about 200 hairs from my forehead, which is the worst kind of receding hairline. The scary bit was that the buffing wheel tried to pull my face into itself. Decent sprayers are gold dust and you seem to be a long way down the path of joining their ranks. Congrats on the Christies invite, hope to see you there.

[@jrpipik]

You don't need the background music. I like the sound of the sanding and your voice.

[@Dave138fb]

Beautiful work. Just a tip......variable speed random orbital sander.used in polishing automotive clear coats, and always use a sanding block, finally...be good to your Mother🙂

[@adriancooper8192]

Congratulations for the fabulous finish on that spectacularly beautiful guitar. Also for the invitation to exhibit at Christie's, that really is a mark of respect. One little thing, it is good practice to tie your hair back and use eye protection when using the buffing wheel. I'm always forgetting these things myself, but you are usually exemplary. Great video, thank you.

[@DaisyTempest]

Thanks so much! Yes, of course - it is tied up in a side pony tail but of course it should be put behind my back. Got too excited.... sorry for making you uncomfortable! I understand the feeling.

[@rawson74]

No buffing tips but maybe a safety tip, put your long hair in a ponytail or hat. Long hair and spinning to are scary! Thanks for share your beautiful workmanship!

[@bklynmyke]

You're making a drummer think about picking up a guitar. My drums are looking at me like I'm looking at another woman.

[@joeburke4956]

What's the finish? I looked through the comments to see if it had been asked and answered. If it was a missed it. Pretty work!

[@StewartsRootBeer]

6:20 I see what you did there with your SANDisk box. xD You thought nobody would notice.

[@DaisyTempest]

Omg hahahaha

[@Nick5o9]

dude, im 24 and just starting to explore opening a studio/shop of my own (in leatherwork ) and i have to say: you are SUCH an inspiration! i really look up to you, you are talented, and passionate, and interesting and funny on camera- all the love and effort you put into your work really shows! Thank you for sharing your journey, i wish you the best!!!

[@pharmerdavid1432]

dude? Ummm....dudette? Whatever, she's inspirational and gives my muse duende'!

[@Broses22]

what a exemplary video. and im so excited for africa vidsssss

[@jozsefizsak]

Always a pleasure! The Africa trip sounds very exciting and I look forward to your videos about it.

[@jpavlvs]

Nice looking axe, Daisy. I hope your little exhibition at Christie's is a resounding success!

[@zetorman7639]

In one of your previous videos you talked about outsourcing the finishing because you did not feel comfortable doing it yourself. Too bad it was not a perfect solution, but perhaps it was for the better as it forced you to push yourself and just pick up the skill yourself. I am very happy for you for that! It is lovely to see this kind of development through your videos. You reason your decisions so well, and we all learn while watching. I am a hobbyist woodworker myself, and in the process of building my first acoustic guitar. Finishing will be coming some time this year, so thank you so much for sharing your experiences on this topic too!

[@GraySail4690]

HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! I look forward to the next episode in "The Tempest, A Luthier life & adventure :)

[@hashem.a8115]

Super tip: when sanding, sand with different direction between each grit to make sure that previous scratches are all gone. love your videos btw

[@ADFinlayson]

Spray finishing is an art form all on it's own. I usually find it takes me as long to get the finish right as it does to do all the other build steps combined. Looks like you've got it nailed though, nice work

[@DaisyTempest]

It's tricky isn't it! Thanks for the comment

[@paintnamer6403]

I call my Allen keys Allen keys that way no misunderstanding. Internal hex but that sounds cursed.

[@jeffhughes6167]

To quote Paul Simon ( you can call me Al )

[@howardlewis3153]

One suggestion Daisy: Keep your lovely hair away from spinning machinery. I'm serious. The consequences could be deadly.

[@pebrede]

Shaping, sanding, finishing and polishing. The zen moments amongst the chaos and clamor of building. Play safe n take care.

[@dwaynekoblitz6032]

I so deeply appreciate your beautiful work. It really shows that you're very passionate and talented.

[@samz9121]

Whoever did you dirty is really lucky you're a sweet soul and an absolute professionnal. Total class.

[@maplebones]

The young lady must be very well connected if she was invited to Christie's. It's a shame she can't find a commoner to buff her guitars.

[@MCsCreations]

Stunning, Daisy! Really well done!!! 😃 Happy new year! And stay safe there with your family! 🖖😊

[@DaisyTempest]

And you!

[@markknecht9416]

I have missed you. Welcome back.

[@sapelesteve]

Beautiful work on that guitar Daisy! HNY and have a good time in Africa! 👍👍🎸🎸💥💥

[@fordsrestorations970]

Greetings Daisy from the U.S. Isn't it wonderful that fine craftspeople are a community 🙂 My family ancestry are Norsemen Scottish Irish and then into England. I'm delighted to see you bring your talent skills up front. Beautiful beautiful wonderful , in a world that tries to be ugly--it is a blessing to have talented people to bring some joy into this world. 🙋‍♂️.... hey maybe I'll see you again...P.S. I am a huge fan of Dire Straits and JJ Cale who founded that sound.

[@alejandrorzv]

Hi Daisy, it's been a while. Happy new year!

[@chrisgreenwood4713]

Welcome back Daisy! You've been missed!

[@fluidparadigms6719]

When working on flat surfaces, have you ever tried using a sanding block? 3M make some hard rubber ones that are often used for automobile finishing. Cheaper and more satisfying to use than the foam sanding pads. Also, if you can find a fluorescent work light that's maybe a foot or two long that you can maneuver by hand, they're useful for checking to see if your finish is smooth/flat.

[@chazbarrientos7691]

First like first comment❤

[@christopherjacklin7589]

Good to see you back on KZbin again. Absolutely stunning work! One thing I do to make hand sanding easier on my hands is to use a simple diy sanding glove - basically just a work glove with some velcro stuck to it to attach the sanding pad. Congrats on Christie's! That's amazing!

[@ThumpandtheGroove]

Hey! Love the work, some advice from someone who used to do a ton of finish work: For wet sanding, wet sanding is way better, after the wash coats you ought to go from dry sanding to wet sanding. Unless there's a ton of orange peel or overspray, wet sanding is more ideal. A hard block is handy. 3M sells one, there's tons out there if otherwise. Most have a hard rubber sole of sorts, and makes the job easier. For buffing. Hold the upper and lower bout of the guitar like you would your belly after a massive meal. Keep it infront of you, and tons of soft mats on the floor to catch an eventual slip. When you buff, use your hips as well. There'd a video of a guy in the Gibson Memphis shop who turned it into a dance, and that helped me get started with buffing. Hope that helps.

[@rocknroller912]

The key to spraying is using top quality spay thinners and getting the mix correct. I’ve just done a Telecaster style neck and didn’t need any heavy rubbing down, only a light hand rub with polishing oils and tripoli powder. Talc and polishing oil also works. Orange peel means either the mix is too thick or it’s being applied too quickly.

[@colaoliver1587]

I'm a retired woodworker. Remember with all air dried finishes, it takes time for ALL the volatiles to escape the film layer. The finish instructions may say it will be dry in 24 hours or what ever, BUT that does not mean the all the volatiles have evaporated from the film layer, which means the film layer has not finished shrinking. If you polish too soon, you may discover the grain of the wood appearing a month or so later. I recommend doing serious testing of your finishing methods before committing them to the product. Check your samples every week. Happy rubbing and buffing. Great video!!

[@ksharpe10]

HAH, that explains why my Gibson SG, has low areas grain appearing. They obviously were more interested in moving it along Quickly. I have the skills to make it right fortunately. Lacquer paints really do need drying time. I have done a couple of those on guitars, and it is tempting to want to get to the finish job. The SG was built in 2019 so I guess enough time has elapsed so when I do it, it should stay to a flat finish.

[@garrettguitar]

Definitely, what you said! Typically in my builds, I'll contact the manufacturer and get the *actual* specs on the product if I'm using something new. Most of these 24 - 48 hr finishes are actually 2 - 4 week finishes. Some take even as much as two months before they're dry enough to be safe polishing! Even the water based finishes, which are dry in an hour for further coating purposes, are still about two weeks before polishing is safe.

[@reneryelarsen]

An absolutely beautiful guitar. TIP: Keep long hair away from rotating equipment!

[@stephenmiller4948]

Please forgive me for commenting on all your videos, but I’m completely mesmerized by your meticulous attention to detail. It is totally understandable why your product is worth what it is. Great work, Daisy! 😊

[@michaelkaastrup5429]

Hi Daisy. Great channel and great work you always show. You asked for some tips, if anyone could provide. I have been makinge guitars for 40 years on and of, and it strucked me, that you put the pollishing compound directly on the top of the guitar. Instead put the compound on your handheld buffing foam and add a few drops of demineralized water to your buffing foam, that way you ensure that you wont get any "burn" from the buffing compound. Try it, and see for your self, it works all the time. And as LaverneLovatt said, never buff with long loose hair 🙂

[@frankiechan9651]

That flamed Koa is absolutely stunning. I'd be enraptured by it and not be able to work either. re: finishing - Highline guitars has a good explainer on the sanding side. The lower grits are more for leveling the finish and getting rid of orange peel. Work in quarters and use a light to look for still-shiny (ie low areas) in the finish. When it's uniformly satin, you're good to go. You're more than expert with the higher grits - but Highline will change the sanding direction with each grit - you can go 90 degrees or even 45 depending on what the jump in grits is and how many levels of grit you'll be using. For final buff - Crimson guitars has good videos on that. Main takeaway is to always buff from the middle towards the edge and rotate the guitar to allow that to happen. Hands cradle the guitar from the bottom so the guitar is pushing more into your grip. It is apparently safer and lessens that chance that the wheel grabs the guitar and slams it into the floor.

[@akmt123]

Excellent... cheers from Canada.... apartments humidity is at 13%....dry like a bone....my guitars are in pain...I apply Baby oil all over every quarter!!!

[@patrickjoy9551]

Well done!!! Absolutely beautiful instrument. Figured Koa is some of the nicest tonewoods to work with.

[@urwholefamilydied]

You're being a little too dear with the whole process... I've mirror polished many things from guitars to furniture to "artwork", resin pieces, etc etc. You could absolutely use your orbital through every step... just be very light-handed with it. As long as you're gradually going up grits without skipping any you'll be fine. Save some time. Stuff like "sanding with the grain" is absolutely pointless, as all of the scratches will disappear with each step up in grit. (and no, the empty box as a sanding block is not a good idea, it's stiffer on the sides and not stiff at all in the middle... a regular sponge would have been better... or just your orbital for the entire process with a light hand) [edit... and on that note.. you can't really fuck it up... worse comes to worse, you start over and spray another coat of lacquer on... something I've had to do a few times in the past.]

[@wbfaulk]

I usually call my Allen keys "Allen keys", because that's what they're called. Sometimes "Allen wrenches". (The Allen Manufacturing Company used both terms.) Occasionally "hex keys"

[@randybecker7339]

As many others have said, your attention to detail is remarkable! And congratulations on the Christie's invitation. Very good choice on their part I believe. On a more mundane note, just in case you haven't thought about it, cleaning your microfiber cloths is just as important as using them. Sorry if you already know this but remember to NOT wash them with other fabrics as they will pick up the other fabric's fibers which could lead to scratches. Washing them on high is fine but dry them on low to no heat. And whatever else you do, never use any sort of dryer sheets or fabric softeners. They will ruin your cloths. There are also dedicated detergents for microfiber fabrics you might want to look into. Again, apologies if you already know this but it seemed worthwhile to mention.

[@teoconserv9954]

0:56 is what she said.

[@AnnaStafford-zh1sz]

Hey Daisy. I am a Londoner living is the US. I have built a number of guitars, strictly for myself. There is always one on my bench. They are Allen, not Alan Keys. Just a technicality. The Yanks usually call them Hex Keys. But Yanks use language so loosely it is often hard to tell what they really mean. I love your videos and LOVE that guitar.

[@michaelbishop.]

Never stop stating the obvious, that’s how we learn so much .

[@DaBinChe]

For a premium maker I'm surprise you spray instead of French Polish??? When I do fine woodworking, I only do French Polish. No reason to make a fine handcrafted wooden art piece then spraying it. French Polish is the pinnacle of wood finish. The history of going from french polish to spray was for cost reason, it is less labor intensive but the quality is less than French Polish.

[@JamesMocroft]

Can I recommend you also look at automotive paint finishing techniques and detailing methods as it’s basically the same results. Larry at Ammo NYC is about as good as they come and has plenty of videos you’ll likely find very informative. Hope this helps. Good work, keep it up.

[@aquilarossa5191]

You sound home counties for the most part, but there's something else there too. Did you spend time in NZ? Seems to be a bit of NZ-ish going on. Can't make a living as a luthier here. Not as a builder at least, but good repair shops can. Small market and the majority of guitar players here never have much money, or want everything dirt cheap. Paradise has its downsides (I grew up in Milton Keynes, but we moved to NZ when I was 15).

[@Komeuppance]

I was hoping to see some wetsanding! (It really increases the longevity of the abrasives, and saves money in the long run). Also, use of a rubber backed sanding block (they come in a multitude of shapes) will allow you to use other, more cost efficient sand paper. The results show the detail and care you put into your craft, love it!

[@LegacyGuitars]

Another great video Daisy! I said out loud at the same time as you "Never Again" when you were talking about the finisher. lol! I've enjoyed spray finishing, and doing high gloss is the hardest and least forgiving way to finish, but when done right looks great.

[@ksharpe10]

Been Missing your videos. Really Nice Stunning looking instrument. Correct me if I am wrong, but I thought having a center strip/marquetry on the back was More or less standard/traditional?? Is this your own Personal preference or maybe a new Trend?? Thanks and Hope all goes well with the Knophler display for you.

[@MichaelBuilds]

Loved the energy in this one and loved the stories! That is so incredible that you were invited to the Christie’s auction. Congratulations! Oh and Happy New Year ☺️

[@DaisyTempest]

Thank you Michael! Happy New Year mate!

[@dannace6644]

Absolutely gorgeous work. And so good finding another passionate perfectionist - it encourages me that I’m not crazy. 😉 I do custom Strat pickups and build a few guitars. I shoot nitro and don’t usually go past 2000 grit on sanding before polishing. Loved seeing you use the 3000 before buff/polish. I could see the massive ripple in that wood even on my cell phone. Just discovered you and subscribed. Will check in often!

[@Nathan-mq2nc]

I’ve been building nylon finger-style guitars for almost 30 years. I only French polish. You get an amazing glow that I think looks better anyway. There are acceptable cosmetic irregularities with French polishing and it’s beyond safe, easy to learn. I was never a fan of lacquer. I’ve seen a lot of videos about polishing and always the back which is the easiest to do. Btw: Most professionals Nice shine though. A lot of work.

[@hisproperty1438]

G'day Daisy, Thanks for a great video, but please, please, please be carefull with your hair near the buffing wheel - once the wheel grabs a hold of your hair, it'll be like a pedestal drill, only much faster. I've always worn my hair long, & have been very lucky. The only hair-related accident I've had in the workshop has been that time when I set a bit of it alight when I was using an oxy torch under a car. Oh! And all of those times I got it caught in the wheels of my creeper as I was rolling around the floor. Anyhow, please be careful, OK? The invitation to the auction of Mark Knopfler's guitars sounds great! I haven't seen much of him outside of his musical performances, but he seems like a genuinely nice guy. Keep up the good work, & I look forward to your next video. Andrew BTW, I have to look at the pickup on one of my acoustic guitars, but I can't slide my hand through the soundhole, so I'm jealous of your smaller hands... LOL

[@NDNdivergent]

I love your sense of humour :) think you could ever build a cello? and what sign are you ? I was thinking Virgo, but you are quick witted, and Virgo's are more methodical, but you do have Virgo's perfectionism ?

[@johnapppel64]

Wow, that looks absolutely fantastic! Really looking forward to seeing the upcoming events you teased! Will you get to meet Mark Knopfler at some point during the event? That would be a bucket-list item checked off for me! Keep on rocking.

[@DaisyTempest]

I really really hope so but I'm not sure! Hoping he'll stop by to christen a couple of guitars...

[@piokul]

Very interested in your Africa content, but couldn't subscribe, because I already am. Couldn't drop a like, because I already gave one earlier during the video ;) So I'm letting you know here.

[@peteannells4218]

Do you ever French polish ? Old school mirror polish, no machines! Shellac, meths and karma...and a rubber.

[@gerrardrugg8685]

Hi Daisy, absolutely loved watching your video on finishing, awesome well done, and a beautiful guitar as well. Please can you tell me what type of lacquer you are using and roughly how many coats that you apply? I have started making Ukuleles recently and want to start spraying, as this finish is unbelievable.

[@zuke-ci4vd]

Beautiful Guitar! Can't wait to see it finished. Oh, and when using the buffing wheel, please wear eye protection.

[@DaisyTempest]

noted!

[@PGore9894]

Great video and gorgeous work! What type of lighting are you using? I’m assuming that you’re using it in a raking (low angle) setup. Thanks.

[@WikWak]

What grain filler did you use? I used rustins grain filler on my guitar and its honestly come out horrible :'( Im currently in the process of painting it black. All my work will be hidden behind paint now 😢😢😢

[@HalcyonGuitars]

Big difference between what a luthier expects and a furniture maker. Is that AC2 a nitrocellulose lacquer? Does it burn in for easy spot repair? Do you have a way to measure final film thickness?

[@joeleonetti8976]

I work in a completely different industry and have been outsourcing work for 25 years. I am jaded and cynical when folks say they do good work. Best approach I have found is to do small trial work with a new company and see how they do. Often you can separate out the donkeys this way. For example, you could send them out sample wood to finish. Could you send them a kit guitar just to see if they have runs, drips, orange peel? By them doing something that doesn’t cost you much could be an approach. Also, talk to colleagues who make musical instruments and ask them for suggestions. Good luck, good skilled folks are hard to find.

[@javi9038]

Hola!! Excelente trabajo, quede encantado. Soy de 🇦🇷 y me gustaría recomendarte dos artitas. Atahulpa Yapanqui y Les Luthiers Saludos👋

[@jeffhughes6167]

You had already achieved a mirror finish before you even got to the polishing compounds, very gorgeous finish and lots of fun to watch you work, I can see how much joy you get doing your art to perfection !!!!

[@Handcarvedbyrandy]

You do gorgeous work! I have always wanted to try making instruments. I'm a woodcarver and sometimes cabinet maker, knife maker, tool restorer, so I have some tools that'd help, and probably some knowledge, but I'm also a bit deaf, so even if I built an instrument I'd never know whether it sounded good or not.

[@Shimmolphinny]

Beautiful work! You did make me cringe a bit when you set up the big buffing wheel and polished the finish, with your hair getting way too close to the big spinning head smashy wheel thing! (read: PLEASE wear a hat or tie your hair back when using tools like that!)

[@thomasmackenzie5295]

Shoud you wear latex gloves to seperate the finish from your body oils. and your skIn from the chemicals in the powder creaed by sanding.

[@oatnoid]

"Buff my baby"? Sounds like a song title. That apron ain't gonna do it. Beautiful result. I hope you aren't planning on killing any Rhinoceros for their ivory and leave those elephants be.

[@Ymmoyason224]

Mark Knofler is late 70s early 80s.You can't be that old! Are you?😮

[@andrewkrodel7976]

I’m glad you ditched the writing on the white board for this video. I’d rather see you speaking than watching a silly pencil draw pictures and arrows. The Africa videos would be great. Maybe we will see you in funner outfits?

[@richsolis6538]

Funny, by the time I get to the point where I’m searching for my allen keys, I usually refer to them as ‘chingaderas’. Have fun at the auction!!!

[@Arnd2it]

Since you asked... It's not "Alan", it's "Allen". But Allen is a brand name. Its true name is just a "hex key".

[@mightyV444]

I think there may be a typo in this video's title!? And Happy New Year, Daisy! 😀🙌💚🌈☀️🎵🍀🦋🥂

[@craigstrickland1572]

Very satisfying to hear and watch! It is also a great workout too. The finish looks fantastic!

[@ollie9397]

Great job, the wood is stunning, watching this makes me want to build another guitar. Just a tip I use when finishing. Use a spare platten from the orbital sander to hold the abrasive disks (instead of the sandisk box). Using the pads by hand as you do at the begining can lead to uneven patches especially on corners but the platten keeps it flat so you" skim off" only the high points. Also try non spongy pads for the same reason especially on the earlier grits. Another tip is Korean edgeless microfibre cloths you can get them from car polishing suppliers.

[@davidhill431]

Its a shame you got such a bad clear coat job from an idiot. I would have thought most decent car bodyshops would be able to achieve what you needed. However far better to do it yourself. Consider using a firm block with the first two sanding grits, a rubber pad for example. This will really take the orange peel out and get the clearcoat "flat"

[@bierce85]

in my experience those mirka pads are great for polishing but bad for level sanding as theyre too soft/spongey to actually level. the substrate will look flat until you buff and then you see a bunch or orange peel you never actually leveled

[@tessarnold7597]

I gather you're using a spray lacquer finish. Could you show a bit about how you prep your wood for finishing? Thank you.

[@curve2music483]

Very interesting to see how it’s done . All that hard work does pay off . Well done . One thing I must say ( along with others ) is please tie your lovely long hair back , when using any sort of Machinery. You would still look great in your videos a hair net ! It makes it hard to watch your video’s , and I do want to see how your Skills progress . I hope you’re able to show us some of your involvement in the Christie exhibition . Congratulations 😊

[@1955DocBrown]

Really nice work and congratulations on having your work on display. I work in mechanical engineering, we are always taught about the dangers of rotating machinery, plus a few horror stories. Please tie your hair well back when you use something like that large buffing wheel, it is so easy for hair to get caught up and it can be really nasty.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

Allen wrench or hex key. Does the shape of an electric guitar body affect the sound, really? I think the type of wood maybe but would welcome input. For an obscene shine you could try some auto-body ceramic polymer and a few clear coats.

[@RYwoodview]

Turn the body upside down when you're buffing the large end? Should be able to hold it without stooping and see what you're doing more easily. You do such beautiful work! Thank you.

[@harrisonandrew]

Hi Daisy, that was a great video. It caught my eye because I am about to finish a mahogany electric guitar. Do you have any recommendations for grain filler and clear coat - I am shooting for a natural high gloss finish. Also, could you confirm the details of the sanding disks you are using. Cheers :)

[@meatballgravy2725]

Wonderful to watch and great insight! Your poor, poor macbook and phone though 😅😅

[@seachild100]

Lovely work. Please pull your hair back or up when using the buffing wheel. Keep it away from the wheel for your safety.

[@darkiee69]

Happy new year Daisy.