Red Special Build - PT07 - Binding and Stain

[@musiclove4635]

Watching this makes me appreciate Brian and his father's genius even more.

[@Lukeyourself]

Same here.

[@JoshyWhoFilms]

I'm really enjoying these red special videos! Looks amazing!

[@StereoandMusic]

Argh! I’ve got to wait for the next video! I find this very therapeutic. Well done.

[@fernandogargani6159]

awesome work man!!! And yes, binding is a pain in the neck. Keep rocking bro!!! Cheers from Argentina!

[@supportingsmallyoutubers4300]

That is so beautiful. Great job! I wish I had the ability to do stuff like this. Lol I’d just screw it all up!

[@garethjmsaunders]

Wow! That looks gorgeous. Good skills.

[@craftcrasher89]

Oh man i need More of this videos

[@JJR3991]

very satisfying to watch :D keep up the amazing work!!!!

[@fatworksfoods]

I watched all the videos in the series, I thought, and never saw where the finish was put on. Was this just stained without a clear coat of some sort?

[@Lukeyourself]

I used nitrocellulose lacquer, I just didn't expose my camera to it for very long... it's in the video, but it's a blink and you'll miss it sort of deal. More info in the descriptions.

[@enzooliveira7344]

what types of paints did you use to get this tone?

[@Lukeyourself]

General Finishes. More info in the description.

[@ralphb09]

What stain did you use?

[@Guuni86]

Hey Luke :) how deep are your pick up holes B, M & N? That's one thing I'm currently struggling with. Thanks a lot and cheers :)

[@Dante8309]

I am about to this stage in my build. Is the gesso wipe on / wipe off to fill the pores, or did you have to use a solvent or sand it back once it dried?

[@Lukeyourself]

It IS actually paint... so, what I did was brush it on, make a big mess, let it start to dry and go grey, then wipe it off with a wet paper towel (just water), then sand the rest flush. It's hard for me to "recommend" this method, but it worked for me. I would just say to practice it on a scrap piece before you commit. This was the video that gave me the idea to use the gesso, his homemade compound is similar. kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLKgaxtZahgq5o

[@Dante8309]

@@Lukeyourself Thanks. The can of grain filler I had went bad, so I was looking for an alternative and I think I'll give this a try. I have a couple of scrap workboards to attempt on. Thanks for the info!

[@calebwoods9615]

Very cool!. i'm just wondering if you could tell me where you bought the binding and what size. Very cool build.

[@Lukeyourself]

Thank you! StewMac... 0.090" x .250" (Item # 5779)

[@calebwoods9615]

@@Lukeyourself that you very much

[@mahellemehutt]

After applying the black gesso paint, what method did you use to remove the excess paint? About to try the same technique but need some guidance hehe..!

[@Lukeyourself]

Hard to say I 'recommend' the gesso.. but it worked for me! I put it on, let it dry, then wiped off the excess with a wet rag. Then I had to sand down the wood a bit to flatten and remove any color from the veneer. This is a risky step if you're using the thin, marquetry veneer... but it would be very similar if you used traditional grain filler. Just go slow. This was the first guitar I ever built, so it's hardly tried and true... but I got the idea from this video, he uses his own mixture, which is very similar to the gesso, and it worked for him. (note that he's not using veneer) kzbin.info/www/bejne/lZLKgaxtZahgq5o

[@mahellemehutt]

Lukeyourself Thank you for the answer! I will try the technique on some spare veneer and see where I end up..! I will for sure take a look at the video as well!

[@mahellemehutt]

Did you use 85% Empire red and 15% Medium brown for the stain? Looks really good and I have just placed an order for the stains to have the same colour for my RS build :)

[@Lukeyourself]

Yes. 85:15, or thereabout. I tried to detail as much as I could in the video description. Good luck with your build!

[@Elmazluthier]

What are you using to glue the binding?

[@Lukeyourself]

Acetone.

[@javanthomas4122]

What is that black paint you put underneath the guitar body

[@Lukeyourself]

Bob Ross Black Gesso. I just used it for grain fill. Eventually switched to Rockler black Wunderfil, a little less mess.

[@javanthomas4122]

@@Lukeyourself thanks for getting back to me

[@cinnamon3731]

Whats the router bit you used?

[@Lukeyourself]

I ended up using a Freud 3/4" "Flush trim bit" from Amazon (nothing special about it)... but I changed out the 'flush' bearing to make the bit cut at the correct thickness of my binding. There are a number of options for this. Stew Mac has bits and just about every bearing imaginable.

[@KrazyContraptions]

What size binding are you using?

[@Lukeyourself]

StewMac's .090" x .250" white binding.

[@phililpb]

what stain did you use

[@Lukeyourself]

General Finishes. More info in description.

[@carlossolares8008]

@@Lukeyourself Where do I get that general finishes painting, I look for it and I don't find it

[@vainosalminen7681]

what does that 85 15 mix mean because im european i dont understand that

[@Lukeyourself]

85% Empire red and 15% Medium brown.

[@vainosalminen7681]

@@Lukeyourself how much did you use it?

[@Lukeyourself]

@@vainosalminen7681 One heavy coat. Let it sit for a few seconds, then wiped it off... as seen in the Binding and Stain video - kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJ-3laGmgqmeb6M

[@redspecialist9072]

What country do you live in ?

[@Lukeyourself]

The US. (?)