Sanding and Prepping your Guitar Project for Stain

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[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

When we ( furniture and cabinetry ) have to look at any project . It's almost say 90% of the time . Well the piece you use for 1 guitar is what I throw away working on 1 color sample . So we have to do it completely different . Not like the big 3 mile long finishing line companies ( Home Depot/ Lowe's ect. ) We compete with them . Same results but in 5-7 steps not 17-21 step's . I don't use Stain prep ( scam )but I 95%of the time use wash coat's . Do to volume of work , time , oxidation , control . ( Ever piece MUST and WILL match the original sample all 15 miles of trim , 750 door's and so on. Every stick exactly the same , control ) So when I comment it's not me being mean or something like that . I'm just sharing value . Took years to get to 1 piece of any sample matched in 1 attempt . Oak to Walnut ? Simple . Walnut to Oak ? No wood bleach ? Give me an hour . Any Sapwood ? That took 25 years . I hate Sap Staining 😂 I really enjoy your work keep it up . P. S. Lacquer thinner works better than Mineral Sprits for dining splinter's 😂😂😂

[@bigdguitars]

My friend I love your comments over the years. Guys Russell is great.

[@RussellStClair-cy1vu]

@@bigdguitars thank you fine Sir

[@kennycube5126]

6.42 It's happened again! 420 grit 🙀 WE KNOW WHAT YOU'VE BEEN DOING. BigD is such a stoner🤣 *Technically this is the first time because it's an earlier video.

[@michelecurcio837]

@BIGDGUITARS What do you use on top? What is the procedure? Stain ( waterbased/oil) Then…. Does it matter what you use depending on the stain? Then is there something over that? Thank you

[@michelecurcio837]

Thanks i am learning so much. I have a question about the dye. Can you use the suede dye? I want a light pink. I was hoping to mix something? Thank you @bigdguitars

[@paulgrayson8799]

From the U.K. here, can I ask, is there a direction you sand? Up and down only? Circular? Or it doesn’t matter? Cheers Paul

[@chrilleh7626]

Do you use water based stain, that’s mixed with water? If you mix with water won’t you get raised grains and you need to sand again?

[@danandratis]

thanks for the video and great tips - Cheers from Canada

[@zayne2798]

I just bought a red mallee burl drop top for my first guitar build, would you recommend filling the holes after the stain or before?

[@josephreese]

I appreciate your skillls. Did you know Jim nudd?

[@SurvivinginCalifornia]

What about Basswood, 400? It's already at 320.

[@monday6524]

I always love your videos. The shirt - not so much.

[@mr.ravenraven7568]

Ironbird b.c.rich made it))

[@evanbarker5611]

Any insights into how to get the stain to 'set' before applying Tung Oil?

[@bigdguitars]

Sanding sealer. I have a video on it.

[@JYGuitaresetCNC]

Hi, I'm an absolute fan of your channel, and recommend it each time I get a question about staining. That said, above 400 does not really polish the wood, it is the sawdust becoming so thin that it acts as a grain filler, hence, instead of being trapped by the surface, photons rebound). I sand up to 4000 especially Derek Kimball tops; It is then all about tiedous cleansing (couple of time with alcool and then a tack cloth). A very very smooth surface, especially with Angelus gives astonishing results (it is also true with odie's oil and, on a 4000 sanded surface, tru-oil gives a gloss after just a couple of layers). I love the tee-shirt ! 😂😂

[@Mesaman0825]

Love your channel! You inspired me to dye my 80's era Ibanez 540R like your PRS Dragon Breath build. (It looks great!) In light of the recent Jacksonville shooting😢, I'm not sure that shirt sends the right message, tho...

[@grenvillemoore2346]

Derek, Greetings from across the pond! Love your videos…. Always get something out of them. But I have a query regarding maple veneer. I am considering purchasing a LP kit that has a quilted maple veneer top. The advice though is not to use stain directly onto the veneer for fear of blotchiness. Is this a real potential problem, or is there an easy fix? All the best Gren

[@buckchaser4725]

I love watching your videos. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and experience.

[@tonyd6852]

Love the shirt and love the tips! Just got my first quilted maple drop top from Kimball. It's only 2A but gorgeous.

[@NancyLobner]

Thank you for this info. This is very helpful to those of us who would like to try a DIY figured maple burst. You are a huge help!

[@vanshankguitars]

Love the video! Love the shirt!

[@carlsylvester425]

D...I absolutely LOVE watching your videos. At the end of this one, you mentioned veneers and how you get one shot..does that mean no sanding, period?..prep or otherwise? I risk the redundant question only because I have one of those eBay kit LP's that I'm getting ready to put color to, and am modeling a PRS layout of extreme royal blue, almost violet to a soft red, almost fuscia in the middle/pup area, and don't want to lose the figuring that is present. I'd be happy to send a pic of what I'm chasing, but didn't want to clog up the comments section with photos

[@bigdguitars]

Send pic. I will do video on and post Saturday. [e-mail]

[@walterrider9600]

thank you

[@peterkleiner9114]

I have a helical head on my planer which significantly reduces tearout. I'd love to add one to my jointer but can't justify the expense.

[@bigdguitars]

oh yea those are aweome tools

[@peterkleiner9114]

@@bigdguitars BTW, thank you for all your videos. I'm building a new body for my kit-built doubleneck, and you've inspired me to dye the top, which is just a plain maple veneer. I ordered Angelus' assortment kit to experiment with a few colors, though I expect I'll go with a blue burst. I think that will look good with the gold hardware.

[@paxchristi2014]

​@@peterkleiner9114 Blue with gold hardware will look great!! Kind regards

[@RickJames-n4d]

That Redwood is gorgeous. Personally I have to wear a mask since that dust gets to me.