It warmed up nicely this afternoon, so with my face mask and parts, I headed to the workshop/barn. On the way to the barn, I saw the first snake of the season. So yes, it's warming up indeed. Must be alert at all times.

I used the orbital sander and started sanding the sides.
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Some of the tight-curved sections I just can't get with this sander. I have another "time saver idea" for the sides though... But that's for another day.

Sanded the back:
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and sanded the top:
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I also sanded the sympathetic neck, but forgot to take a picture of that sanding process.

Once finished, I brought the pieces back to the house, and gave the neck a seal coat of shellac:
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And also shellaced the body. I really like how it makes the wood stand out already.
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Tom Tracy
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