I try to install it as close to level with the wood surface as possible, just a few thousandths above, to minimize sanding but otherwise no issues.
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| Author: | guitarmaker78 [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 3:39 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sanding Zipflex |
I’m considering using some zip flex abalone, but I am unsure if it is sandable. On my first guitar, I had to sand the abalone, and I am unsure if the zip flex can be sanded or not. If not, what is the technique for installing? Set it below the surface of the wood and sand the wood down even? |
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| Author: | martintaylor [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 4:23 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sanding Zipflex |
guitarmaker78 wrote: I’m considering using some zip flex abalone, but I am unsure if it is sandable. On my first guitar, I had to sand the abalone, and I am unsure if the zip flex can be sanded or not. If not, what is the technique for installing? Set it below the surface of the wood and sand the wood down even? Zipfkex is real she’ll so can be sanded. There is the same health risk so make sure you have adequate protection. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk |
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| Author: | SteveSmith [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Sanding Zipflex |
I try to install it as close to level with the wood surface as possible, just a few thousandths above, to minimize sanding but otherwise no issues.
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| Author: | guitarmaker78 [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 12:57 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sanding Zipflex |
SteveSmith wrote: I try to install it as close to level with the wood surface as possible, just a few thousandths above, to minimize sanding but otherwise no issues. Appreciate the feedback. |
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| Author: | Kbore [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 5:20 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sanding Zipflex |
The chatoyant part of the zip flex I used was thin on some sections. You want to do minimal sanding. |
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| Author: | jfmckenna [ Sun Dec 24, 2023 8:13 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sanding Zipflex |
I've only used it twice but never had a problem sanding it. As mentioned keep your tolerance tight but I do that with regular abalone too |
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| Author: | dofthesea [ Wed Dec 27, 2023 6:34 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sanding Zipflex |
If possible I try and have the Zipflex a few thousands lower and fill with CA glue. Sanding the zipflex makes me nervous |
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| Author: | guitarmaker78 [ Thu Dec 28, 2023 3:42 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Sanding Zipflex |
dofthesea wrote: If possible I try and have the Zipflex a few thousands lower and fill with CA glue. Sanding the zipflex makes me nervous Sounds like a good strategy. |
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