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Author:  JohnAbercrombie [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:36 am ]
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For your 'suppliers' file:
I ordered some Tru-Oil a few days ago and it just came in the door. Price was good, and shipping costs were fair.

Tru-Oil from Wholesale Sports

Cheers
John
Author:  Rod True [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 4:49 am ]
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Cool, thanks John. It's gets a little bit pricey buying it from the local gun shop.

I'll make sure and save that one.
Author:  phil c-e [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 5:43 am ]
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john,
sorry, i should have passed this on to you in our 'canadian supplier's' conversation a while back. this is the place that i've used for tru oil as well. not only is the price great, but visiting the store is like going on a field trip for me. beautiful store with lots to look at.
while i'm here and we're talking about canadian suppliers, do either of you (or any other canadians on the forum) know of anyone in canada who does nitro or poly finishing for others? i love truoil, but would consider sending guitars out if we had someone in canada providing the service that addam stark and tony ferguson provide.
phil campbell-enns
Author:  JohnAbercrombie [ Fri Dec 21, 2007 10:40 am ]
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Phil-
No problem- when we were talking about sources, I wasn't that interested in Tru-Oil anyway!
Best wishes for '08.

Cheers
John
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:40 am ]
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Hi Phil,

Sorry, I don't know of a finish farmer in Canada. I too would be interested if there was one we coule trust, especially one who would do a polyester finish.
Author:  grumpy [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 3:41 am ]
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I've seen tru-oil at WallyWorld, in the sporting section....
Author:  Bob Garrish [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 7:05 am ]
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I know someone who's working toward offering polyester finishing to other luthiers in Canada. Can't say names, since I haven't asked him, but it's looking like he'll be ready in a couple months.
Author:  phil c-e [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 11:36 am ]
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Bob,
We can't stand teasing. Talk to the guy and get permission to share the name - pretty please.
Phil
Author:  FishtownMike [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 12:05 pm ]
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I'm wondering what the big deal is about tru-oil. Its a varnish so what makes it so special that I would want to use it compared to other varnish's. Its very pricey compared to other varnish's.
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 1:43 pm ]
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[QUOTE=Bob Garrish] I know someone who's working toward offering polyester finishing to other luthiers in Canada. Can't say names, since I haven't asked him, but it's looking like he'll be ready in a couple months.[/QUOTE]

How bout a regin? Eastern Canada? Western? Central? that would be a nice start
Author:  grumpy [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:02 pm ]
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Ontario. It's pretty central.

No, it's not me! Got enough of my own work to take care of... but I know who it is <g>
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 2:58 pm ]
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Depends on what side of Ont you're talkin' bout    Of course the majority of the populous live East of Lake Superior but, that's just the population (which is what I think you mean by "central") not necessarily geographically though which makes the difference in shipping costs. (I know you know this, just stating the obvious)

Shipping from the west coast would be a fare bit to tack on just to the finishing cost. I think I'll be giving the polyester from chem craft that doesn't require the MEK. I know it will take longer to cure, but for now, I don't have the pressure of time restraints but I would really like to give the polyester a try.
Author:  grumpy [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:09 pm ]
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actually, South-Eastern Ontario is the center point of Canada. Get the map out, and measure it...
Author:  grumpy [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:10 pm ]
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Oh, and which polyester product doesn't require MEK?
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:25 pm ]
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[QUOTE=grumpy] actually, South-Eastern Ontario is the center point of Canada. Get the map out, and measure it...[/QUOTE]

I'll trust ya, it really doesn't matter to me that much.
Author:  Rod True [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 5:32 pm ]
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My father in law bought some polyester from chem craft about 3-4 years ago based on the recommendation from a local guitar maker (Northwood Guitars, he called it polyester varnish) and sprayed his first. I don't remember him having to add any thing to it but I'll get the specs on the product this coming week when we head over there for Christmas. I'll post a pic of the label later.

Merry Ho-Ho Grumpio
Author:  Shane Neifer [ Sat Dec 22, 2007 6:06 pm ]
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Rod,

That is the same stuff I have here. Same stuff that Ted Thompson, David Webber also I think and the Rayco Resophonic guys are using it as well. I haven't tried it yet but talked to Ted a lot about and I have seen his finishes and he really likes it so I will be giving it a try!

I know thw Ontario finishing dude as well and he plans to have the booth working full time doing his line of instruments and contract work so it is good to finally have a Canadian option. But I agree, they are still a WAYS away from us!

Good luck with the spraying and the best of the season to you and the rest of the (now larger!! YIPEE!) family!

Shane
Author:  grumpy [ Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:36 am ]
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If it's polyester, is needs a catalyst. No way around that as far as I know. There's no such thing as a air-curing polyester.

looking forward to the photo...
Author:  grumpy [ Sun Dec 23, 2007 2:37 am ]
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Oh, and bah humbug or whatever..
Author:  K.O. [ Sun Dec 23, 2007 3:30 am ]
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Merry Christmas from Central Washington Grumps.
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