Richlite Fabrication - Material Surface Options

Richlite Fabrication - Material Surface Options. Milled, Leather and Honed finishes are all options for finishing a Richlite surface. This video demonstrates how to achieve each.

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05/21/2021: would sanding Richlite fretboard show the layers of paper?

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If you over-sand the surface of Richlite you will begin to see the layers of paper, this will give a relief map appearance. Light sanding, however, is perfectly suitable for Richlite.

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@@Greengoodsproducts: Thank you, I am going to stay with ebony fretboards.

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My richlite fretboard has a small scratch in it, can it be steamed out with a damp rag and soldering iron?

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That may leave more of a mark. Beyond the Richlite fretboard faq here - kzbin.info/www/bejne/Zoa3aICbbKuImtk, I'd recommend contacting the guitar manufacturer for the best approach based on the finish, construction, etc.