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Permalink Reply by Dan Mullen on April 10, 2014 at 1:26pm

I like the idea of the 22 casings.  Those are some nice boxes.  I looked at one of the yellow ones at my local smoke shop the other day but I was afraid it was too thin.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Kasten on April 11, 2014 at 1:57am

Thanks.  Yes.... I've got concerns about the thickness of the yellow box too.  But I checked and the box is 1.5 inches tall... so I should be able to double up the neck before going into the box... and just trim the thickness of the top and the thickness of the bottom.... With proper bracing I figure it should be good.  If not, I'll let you know not to waste your cash on the same box... LOL...

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Permalink Reply by Dan Mullen on April 10, 2014 at 1:29pm

I just finished an oak fret board the other day.  I kinda wish I had filled the open grain of the wood prior to fretting it.  I saw a nice video on using drywall mud with stain in it to fill the grain and add some dark highlights to the wood.  I would have never though of using drywall mud for that purpose.

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Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on April 10, 2014 at 6:16pm

I had the same thought when I made an oak fretboard Dan. I don't really notice it when I'm playing, I think it's a lot more important to grain fill the back of the neck.

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Permalink Reply by robert jones on April 10, 2014 at 9:10pm

Do you think the vegetable starches used in standard drywall compound could adversely affect the longevity of the fill?

I have used stained Plaster of Paris as a grain filler on furniture projects but haven't found it necessary on any CBG builds yet.

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Permalink Reply by Eric Kasten on April 11, 2014 at 2:00am

After cutting my frets in, I sanded the whole fret board smooth.  after completing the frets, I will stain/sand/seal/sand/seal...  I found that with sanding and sealing, it usually comes out pretty darn smooth.  Maybe not perfect, but still good.

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Permalink Reply by Muddy Creek Guitars on April 10, 2014 at 1:37pm

Beautiful box!
Can't wait to see it finished!

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Permalink Reply by Richey Kay on April 10, 2014 at 6:17pm

Looking good Eric! Both great boxes.

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Permalink Reply by robert jones on April 10, 2014 at 9:11pm

Good job on salvaging the inside label! :)

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Permalink Reply by Eric Kasten on April 11, 2014 at 1:35am

Already done... 2nd picture is of the inside label. Came off 99%... 1 spot tore, but it's far enough away from the image to not be an issue.

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Permalink Reply by Marc Brode on April 11, 2014 at 2:04am

Did you remove the inner label to improve the sound? Or simply to use on the headstock? (Which is a great idea, BTW).

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Permalink Reply by Eric Kasten on April 11, 2014 at 2:43am

Removed in one piece to use on the headstock...

Removed to improve glue adhesion...

Does it improve sound?  I don't know...  If it does... then BONUS...  :)

Thanks!

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