If you're just tuning in, this is the second episode in our 4 part step-by-step series on how to build a mini guitar kit.
In Episode 1 (https://youtu.be/p0kXSurOd1I) we covered:
- Customizing the peghead
- Sanding and prepping the body for finish
- Applying the grain filler
In this Episode we concentrate on applying the finish.
About this series:
If you ever wanted to build your own guitar, but didn't know where to start, this live build along series is a great place to start. In this 4-part series we'll show you step-by-step how to build, wire, and set up one of our fantastic mini guitar kits.
Even if you are a complete beginner, don't worry... we've made this easy -- no workshop is required. You can literally build this on your kitchen table with tools you probably already have.
Here's the stuff you'll need for this build:
Mini T-Style Electric Guitar Kit
https://www.stewmac.com/item/12258
Solomon SL-30 Soldering Station
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0501
Guitar Tech Screwdriver and Wrench Set
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3693
12" Precision Straightedge
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3849
6" StewMac Shop Rule
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4905
Razor files, set of 2
https://www.stewmac.com/item/4170
Luthier's File Set
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0842
ColorTone Powdered Grain Filler, ebony
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0269-E
ColorTone Wipe-On Poly Finish
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3622
ColorTone Liquid Stain
https://www.stewmac.com/item/5038
Awl/Inlay Tracing Scribe
https://www.stewmac.com/item/1672
Foam Sanding Block
https://www.stewmac.com/item/3701
Sandpaper: 150, 220, 320, 400 grits
https://www.stewmac.com/item/5562
Light duty 3M Scotch-Brite pad
https://www.stewmac.com/item/7445
ColorTone Naphtha
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0766
Titebond Original Wood Glue
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0622
Masking tape
https://www.stewmac.com/item/0678
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