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Author:  Clay S. [ Sat Feb 01, 2020 2:50 pm ]
Post subject:  For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
For those that liked M. Matsuda's gunpowder finish here is something you might want to try....

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gx2jo0RL8Ds
Author:  J De Rocher [ Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:56 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
That's pretty cool. He has an older video showing that method used on an electric guitar body.

It's interesting that the "how to" video he posted a few years ago was taken down by Youtube for "violating YouTube's Community Guidelines". I'm guessing that was due to risks of using the method. He has a website devoted to this method which includes this disclaimer: "These machines are very dangerous and potentially deadly if you make a mistake when using them. I do not recommend that anyone do this due to the danger involved." Still, it looks like it would be a lot of fun to do.
Author:  SteveSmith [ Sat Feb 01, 2020 3:59 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
That was fun to watch. Wonder if my wife would notice if I took the transformer from the microwave :?
Author:  Clay S. [ Sat Feb 01, 2020 6:50 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z_JoVnpWfRg

Here is a video on making the apparatus. He emphasizes safety, which is a good thing when working with high voltage. He explains the process better than the first video. If someone decides to try this they should also review videos on how to safely disassemble microwaves.
Author:  guitarjtb [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:01 am ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
You can also get a really amazing tooth mark pattern, on a slab of wood, by holding it inside a box filled with rattlesnakes. The rattlesnake box is a lot safer than the contraption that they built. :) Look Ma! No gloves.
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Author:  guitarjtb [ Sun Feb 02, 2020 10:06 am ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
SteveSmith wrote:
That was fun to watch. Wonder if my wife would notice if I took the transformer from the microwave :?

That is the really dangerous part of this method. The wrath of your spouse when the microwave has been destroyed.
Author:  Tai Fu [ Wed Feb 05, 2020 11:28 am ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
What about using a stick welder rather than a microwave oven transformer? You can buy a cheap one on ebay...
Author:  Matt Bouchie [ Mon Feb 17, 2020 9:25 pm ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
I watched all that guy's videos a month or so ago. In researching more about it, I found this:

https://www.conestogaworks.com/woodburners.html

I want to buy one at some point. It looks a lot safer than building one to me.

Matt
Author:  Pmaj7 [ Tue Feb 18, 2020 12:23 am ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
Cool stuff!

Pat
Author:  guitarjtb [ Tue Feb 18, 2020 11:53 am ]
Post subject:  Re: For those that liked the gunpowder guitar
Matt Bouchie wrote:
I watched all that guy's videos a month or so ago. In researching more about it, I found this:

https://www.conestogaworks.com/woodburners.html

I want to buy one at some point. It looks a lot safer than building one to me.

Matt

Cool results, but still dealing with danger. I'll take my chances with the rattlesnake box. :)
Author:  jfmckenna [ Wed Feb 19, 2020 8:46 am ]
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Wow that is cool I had seen stuff like that at craft shows before but had no idea how it was done.
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