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nvm, I was relating back to when I was using General gel stains and topcoat. rags would work better in this case.

okay Distortion, almost done, just a few more questions. I was at first going to use a transtint dye with alcohol, but it dries way to quickly to get an even finish without a sprayer. Would the transtint dye work to mix in a little with the Seal-a-Cell and apply with a foam brush? Would it dry too f...

in the description, Seal-a-Cell is to be used without a stain. If I were to use it on some curly maple, would it tint the wood at all? What should I use to color it with these products?

or maybe a lacquer in a spray can? I don't like to use these though because they leave the finish thin and with a brush I can glob a thick coat on without looking sloppy.

thanks Distortion, durability isnt that important as my Express will most likely never leave my upstairs garage apartment. For this one it will be brush on as I have a compressor but no sprayer and no knowledge of how to spray things. Is Minwax Clear Drying Lacquer okay? It says it won't leave brush...

Also, I won't be to the lacquering/poly stage for about a week or two as I dont even have it glued yet.

Well, I guess I'll just put a thick poly coat on it to make it shine. Many thick poly coats. Is there any reason to really use any kind of special lacquer? 3D look?

I am getting down to the finishing stages of my wreck clone. Had my neighbor plane the boards down to 3/4" and box the boards, he did the taper with his table saw and I routed off all the corners with a 3/8" roundover bit. My friend happened to be getting his faceplate made out of curly maple so he ...

can anyone tell me how to taper off the front from 3/4" to 1/2". I just need to know what sort of tool or whatever to use. Only thing I can really thing of is to sand it down. Thanks.

Thanks 908, I'm probably going to try out the Scumback 25 watters and I might even order one of those Richter controls. Are they the ones Motherload makes?

I have been doing alot of woodworking lately. But I just can't bear to see myself ruin a piece of flamed maple. I was wondering if theres anyone out there who could do a nice headbox for the nikspress for me. Preferably using flamed maple. Does anyone one this site do this type of work? If so shoot ...

And can anyone tell me what's a good attenuator for it or are attenuators just not right for the express.

Just ordered one of Nik's Express clones. I'm gonna put Moose trannies in it. Can anyone tell me from experience in the US how long the wait will be? I believe Nik said 2 wks down time and 2-4 days to ship. Also, I have an Avatar 212 w/ dual Vintage 30s and I'm getting ready to swap one of them out ...