Question regarding pore filling

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TANúñez

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Question regarding pore filling

So I've decided to start French polishing instead of lacquer. I just pore filled with alcohol and pumice and I'm ready to start the bodying sessions. What is used to level sand after the pore filling? I read somewhere that 600 or 800 grit wet/dry sandpaper and oil was used. Opinions?

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 25 2013 21:00:05

estebanana

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to TANúñez)

Tom, I started French Polish Notebook thread, the stuff I show in the pictures Assilex, check it out. Also sent you ad anwser via facebook message.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 25 2013 22:50:34

TANúñez

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to estebanana)

Cool thanks man.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 26 2013 0:19:28

Jeff Highland

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to TANúñez)

Don't get oil near it till you have a substantial build

REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 26 2013 1:42:16

Stephen Eden

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to TANúñez)

I seem to por fill and body at the same time. I think the sanding pads I use are between 800 and 1200 grit for leveling. The real trick is not to let the pumice build up so you don't have to do any major cutting back.

I wouldn't use water either as if you go though you may end up raising the grain and having to do more filling!

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 26 2013 9:57:56

constructordeguitarras

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to TANúñez)

If you just used alcohol with no shellac then there is nothing holding the pumice in. The alcohol has evaporated and the pumice may end up looking like the white powder that it is. Best to fill with pumice and shellac/alcohol. If you do it carefully, without overdoing it, it may not be necessary to cut it back at all.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 28 2013 5:00:57

TANúñez

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

Ethan although my pad was just alcohol and pumice, I first put on 3 wash coats of shellac. The shellac from the coats binds with the alcohol and pumice from my pad filling the pores. It works good.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Sep. 30 2013 12:32:47

constructordeguitarras

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to TANúñez)

I approve. I wondered if you had applied a seal coat.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 2 2013 22:49:39

TANúñez

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RE: Question regarding pore filling (in reply to constructordeguitarras)

As time consuming as it is, I find French polishing to be very therapeutic. A nice way to enjoy an afternoon with some good music in the background.

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REPORT THIS POST AS INAPPROPRIATE | Date Oct. 3 2013 13:14:33