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  1. 10-13-2002, 09:43 AM #1
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    Amazing Grace, the Strat ...



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  2. 10-13-2002, 12:07 PM #2
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    Beautiful work!

    I love the quilt and pickup rings. Just the inspiration I need to forge ahead with a project.

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    Nice job!! Real nice.
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    Wow, what a great looking axe. Beautiful work. I love the wood you picked out for the neck too. That grain pattern in it is gorgeous. Congrats.
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  5. 10-25-2002, 11:57 AM #5
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    Absolutley beautiful !
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  6. 10-25-2002, 12:08 PM #6
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    Stay tuned ...

    Grace's companion sister, Twiggy, is due to arrive real soon ...



    Thanx for the nice words, folks. 'Preciate!
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  7. 10-25-2002, 02:42 PM #7
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    Are these AWESOME results done with the ReRanch/Minwax combo you talk about on your site?
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  8. 11-05-2002, 08:36 AM #8
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    Beautiful Tele .. great work

    I'm workin on a quilted maple thinline (Warmoth- no F-hole) now . Shooting a blue translucent from Re-Ranch .
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  9. 11-05-2002, 09:12 AM #9
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    Originally posted by kottkewannabe
    Are these AWESOME results done with the ReRanch/Minwax combo you talk about on your site?
    Yes Sir.
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    Miss Twiggy ...



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  11. 11-06-2002, 04:24 AM #11
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    What color of dye (and was it water or oil based) did you use on ol' Grace, there? I can't believe that a finish that awesome can be paid for for under $50. Tell us more!
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    Gracie's finish ...

    Originally posted by kottkewannabe
    What color of dye (and was it water or oil based) did you use on ol' Grace, there? I can't believe that a finish that awesome can be paid for for under $50. Tell us more!
    There are 3 key things about Gracie's finish ...

    1. Good Wood! WD Music body with a high degree of quilt-flames

    2. compatible shades of water based Guitar ReRanch stain - this was a blend of different shades. First, a base coat of bright "whore" red was wiped on ... then a blend of red, amber and black, which produced a luscious brunette shade ... the rest is eye candy

    3. careful wipes of gloss Min Wax Wipe On polyU

    Ooops, forgot - cost of the finish (besides the elbow grease and time) adds up to about $27 ... pint can of gloss Min Wax polyU (you MUST use this stuff - NOTHING else will work as well), a few packets of water based stain, a sleeve of 0000 steel wool, a super clean 100% cotton T-shirt (for the wiping tampons), a box of surgical gloves. What'd I leave out? I think that's about it.
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