Just found this! Great idea! I’ve got a couple of these projects ready to go. This makes so much more sense compared to the others methods I’ve researched! Some of these others will are needlessly complicated and time consuming! As a person that’s mechanically inclined and good with his hands you learn to find the best methods and avoid over complicating your work.
Thanks Bobby, always a good idea to check how your chosen fabric may react. Having said that I've never had any problems with quilting cottons. Have used the same process restoring a painted body that needed cavities filled, but after grafting in timber you could still see the joint lines in the timber. This method gives a nice solid smooth surface for painting as well. Good luck, hope all goes well. Cheers Carl. Euroa Guitars
Why not apply some glue to the guitar body then apply the fabric on top? Use your squeegee to make sure it is nice and flat. Wait until it dries, then cut out the cavities, and begin to apply the resin.
hugh Tuller Hi I usually rout the cavities after I finish applying the fabric this one was differrent as it was on a premade body. The only problem with applying glue first is the possibilty of the glue and the resin not being compatible with each other, having said that I have seen people apply glue first then resin without any problems, this is just the way I've always done it and its worked for me, but by all means experiment because thats the only way we learn in this business ☺
@@TheSpitler812 I use either a fibreglass resin or west systems resins. Try NOT to use a casting resin as you may get shrinkage. Cheers Carl... Euroa Guitars
This one I used a resin used for fibreglass. You can use other resins, but I would not use a casting resin as I've found it too hard to use. West system apoxy is good if you can get it.
Have you or any of the customers noticed an significant increase in the weight of the guitar? And also, playability, due to your bare forearm rubbing against the finish?
You can certainly trim the edges with a sharp blade once the resin has hardened, you could even just sand the edges if you like and clean up any fibres with a sharp blade... the resin and fabric has a plastic consistency once hardened.
If the base coat is in good condition, that should be ok. Just give it a light sand to provide a key for the epoxy. Also it will depend on the colour of the body and the colour of the fabric, ie. remember that a light coloured fabric may allow some of the body colour to show through.
Hi gyndron... I've seen people glue down the fabric, however it's not necessary as the resin easily soaks into the fabric and will stick it down. The problem you may have with using a glue would be a possible reaction between the glue and the resin that may compromise the end result... I tried various ways of doing this and have found this method the easiest with the best results...Good luck and have a go... PS. I also only use 100% cotton fabric such as quilting cottons for the same reasons. Regards Carl
Hervé Senni in this video I am using a two part fibreglass resin it does have a slight green colour and darkens the fabric a little. I have also used a casting resin that is clear and it darkens the fabric a little but it is harder to work. The resins I use are an Australian product called Diggers. You will find that lighter coloured fabrics will darken more and I have found that Quilting Cottons give the best results Cheers Carl
ok. I'm trying to use modpodge glue to protect the fabric and cover it up with casting epoxy resin. i hope this time around it works ok. it was tough to remove the fabric from my last attempt. I snatched a bid of the top doing it.lol
Sure if you go to the show more section on the video all the details are there, If you contact me through the website it may take me a little longer to reply as I have closed the shop section due to a family illness email or facebook is best Cheers Carl
Just found this! Great idea! I’ve got a couple of these projects ready to go.
This makes so much more sense compared to the others methods I’ve researched! Some of these others will are needlessly complicated and time consuming! As a person that’s mechanically inclined and good with his hands you learn to find the best methods and avoid over complicating your work.
Thanks Bobby, always a good idea to check how your chosen fabric may react. Having said that I've never had any problems with quilting cottons. Have used the same process restoring a painted body that needed cavities filled, but after grafting in timber you could still see the joint lines in the timber. This method gives a nice solid smooth surface for painting as well. Good luck, hope all goes well. Cheers Carl. Euroa Guitars
Nice work amigo, good looking guitar.
Thankyou my friend thanks for the kind words
Why not apply some glue to the guitar body then apply the fabric on top? Use your squeegee to make sure it is nice and flat. Wait until it dries, then cut out the cavities, and begin to apply the resin.
hugh Tuller
Hi I usually rout the cavities after I finish applying the fabric this one was differrent as it was on a premade body. The only problem with applying glue first is the possibilty of the glue and the resin not being compatible with each other, having said that I have seen people apply glue first then resin without any problems, this is just the way I've always done it and its worked for me, but by all means experiment because thats the only way we learn in this business ☺
Do you know what kind of resin he’s good for this?
@@TheSpitler812 I use either a fibreglass resin or west systems resins. Try NOT to use a casting resin as you may get shrinkage.
Cheers Carl... Euroa Guitars
What type of resin/epoxy did you use for this project?
I've used several different brands all with pretty much the same results. Just don't use casting resin as it has a tendency to shrink.
What sort of Resin please?, Many Thanks.
This one I used a resin used for fibreglass. You can use other resins, but I would not use a casting resin as I've found it too hard to use.
West system apoxy is good if you can get it.
Have you or any of the customers noticed an significant increase in the weight of the guitar? And also, playability, due to your bare forearm rubbing against the finish?
No difference in weight it's a very thin coat of epoxy. Also the finish is extremely hard so no problem with wear.
can you cut the fabric after you apply the resin without a router?
You can certainly trim the edges with a sharp blade once the resin has hardened, you could even just sand the edges if you like and clean up any fibres with a sharp blade... the resin and fabric has a plastic consistency once hardened.
Can you use this over top of an already painted body? Or should I strip it first?
If the base coat is in good condition, that should be ok. Just give it a light sand to provide a key for the epoxy. Also it will depend on the colour of the body and the colour of the fabric, ie. remember that a light coloured fabric may allow some of the body colour to show through.
Sorry replied under my other account name. Cheers Carl Euroa Guitars 🎸
@@uniquepieces7365 Thank you so much for the advice. I’m excited to give it a try!
Is it a bad idea to glue the fabric down prior to applying the resin?
Hi gyndron... I've seen people glue down the fabric, however it's not necessary as the resin easily soaks into the fabric and will stick it down. The problem you may have with using a glue would be a possible reaction between the glue and the resin that may compromise the end result... I tried various ways of doing this and have found this method the easiest with the best results...Good luck and have a go... PS. I also only use 100% cotton fabric such as quilting cottons for the same reasons. Regards Carl
what type of resin are you using? I tried with regular transparent polyester resin and epoxy christal casting and it changes the fabric'c color.
Hervé Senni in this video I am using a two part fibreglass resin it does have a slight green colour and darkens the fabric a little. I have also used a casting resin that is clear and it darkens the fabric a little but it is harder to work. The resins I use are an Australian product called Diggers. You will find that lighter coloured fabrics will darken more and I have found that Quilting Cottons give the best results Cheers Carl
ok. I'm trying to use modpodge glue to protect the fabric and cover it up with casting epoxy resin. i hope this time around it works ok. it was tough to remove the fabric from my last attempt. I snatched a bid of the top doing it.lol
Hervé Senni wow
Im suprised you were able to get the fabric off, good luck hope it works for you 🤞
That looks awesome man. How would you tidy up the edges without a router? And what kind of resin do you use, can it be bought in hardware stores?
Anthony Lucas what he said lol sorry answered on different account ☺
Awesome, thanks. I have quite a few questions as im going to try for the first time soon. Is there a website or email i can contact you guys easier?
Sure if you go to the show more section on the video all the details are there, If you contact me through the website it may take me a little longer to reply as I have closed the shop section due to a family illness email or facebook is best Cheers Carl
Euroa Guitars awesome thanks mate