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dzsmith
PostPosted: Tue Oct 19, 2021 9:59 am 
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I’m planning ahead. I’m not sure how to deal with inside corners.
I will apply Zpoxy to the Mahogany and Maple prior to spraying nitro.
I won’t be able to sand and polish the sharp corner.
I have an idea to apply and build up Zpoxy using a syringe to create a radius and scrape or sand it smooth.
Any other ideas?
Thanks a bunch, Dan


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What kind of finish will you be using? Most will form a nice radius all by its lonesome.....

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What kind of finish will you be using? Most will form a nice radius all by its lonesome.....

Chris, I’ll be using Mohawk nitro lacquer

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I think that would work fine, Dan - depending on the number of coats.

You do plan on breaking the top edge a bit with sandpaper? Just enough to ease the corner?

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Thanks Chris! Yes, I plan to round over the edges.

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After that sneak peak I'm interested in how it turns out. Keep us posted.

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The zpoxy filled the sharp corners.
The instrument is ready for lacquer (probably next year].
I used Freeman’s technique of applying zpoxy over the Maple and then spraying a tinted lacquer.
It looks great, with nice chatoyance.


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