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Hey gang,


Thought I'd share a little progress on my first real commissioned build.  Gonna be a Grand Concert with florentine, WRC top, Hondo RW back and sides (thanks to BobC during the OLF swap), Tiger Myrtle trimmings from Tim/AustralianTonewoods.  Just got the rosette finished...the stripes are really gonna pop once a finish is on there.




 


Question: What's the curing time on KTM-9?  I read somewhere that you should wait 2 weeks to buff.  This baby is due by Xmas....I need to hurry, but not rush!


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Jon



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Nice looking rosette Jon. 2 weeks should work.

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That is a very nice rosette Jon!
It looks very good along side the cedar.

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Jon, I like the rosette, too.
The before/after effect is amazing!

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I use to use KTM9, and always gave it four weeks before buffing out. Not sure the differance between two and four, in terms of hardness?

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Very nice Jon!!!  Your segmented Tiger rosette is very cool!

If I recall correctly when Mike Doolin used KTM9 he recommended 4 weeks to permit it to harden.  Lance has sage advice.



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I like that Tiger, nice work!

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