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Kubicki Refins

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Bass & Guitar

These are coming along very well. The base layer of Krylon satin polyurethane is sanded down. Each one got a full can. I am waiting for another warm day to apply the final coats.

Krylon is my new favorite rattle-can poly. You can get it at Hobby Lobby for just five bucks a can, with a 40%-off coupon. All the spray paints were 30% off last week, and I bought out the store.

Krylon has the thinnest formulation and goes on very smooth. Varathane is very thick and seems to be pre-loaded with dust nits and lumps. It makes a good grain-filler, but that's all. Minwax was my previous favorite, but since Lowes bought up Minwax, they raised the prices. Krylon is not only the best but also the cheapest!


This is what the binding looks like on a vintage Danelectro. I've never been able to find a 'weave' pattern like this. Reissues use a cowhide texture; I also like pebble-grain.

Tolex side binding is something that is particular to Danelectros. I love it. There are many good points to using Tolex side binding: