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Title: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: drew23 on June 03, 2014, 10:13:51 AM
Made these as a swap on some shells here on the forum. What does everyone think? I reverse etched a couple just to see what they looked like. These are 1/8" glass 3" diameter. Just wanted to see what everyone thought. I always wanted to make some calls but, I guess making a few components is close enough for now.

I have done a lot of glass but, never any soundboards.

(https://scontent-b-ord.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/t1.0-9/q91/s720x720/10434309_521234804648601_5977126062466011267_n.jpg)
Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: | Justin | on June 03, 2014, 12:17:36 PM
Those look awesome... very nice work.
Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: mikejd on June 03, 2014, 12:19:37 PM
Very cool.
Title: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: fastford04 on June 03, 2014, 12:24:52 PM
Very awesome!


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Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: pappy on June 03, 2014, 05:44:09 PM
Those are way cool! I use the etching cream from Hobby Lobby when I etch on glass? How do you like the results of your etching cream? How thick do you apply it?
(http://i39.photobucket.com/albums/e182/ace250semo/DSCF1905.jpg) (http://s39.photobucket.com/user/ace250semo/media/DSCF1905.jpg.html)
Title: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: TarheelTurk on June 03, 2014, 07:11:34 PM
Sweet looking soundboards !! And so's that call of yours Pappy!


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Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: WildSpur on June 03, 2014, 08:58:18 PM
Nice!

Not to hijack but what usually gets the etching or engraving?   Is it the underside of the playing surface of the sound board?  Does it matter?

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Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: pappy on June 03, 2014, 09:24:16 PM
Quote from: WildSpur on June 03, 2014, 08:58:18 PM
Nice!

Not to hijack but what usually gets the etching or engraving?   Is it the underside of the playing surface of the sound board?  Does it matter?

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It really doesn't make too much difference. It could help in the glue with the surface roughed up somewhat.
Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: drew23 on June 03, 2014, 09:28:33 PM
Pappy,
I actually sandblast all my work. I think it makes a smoother and more even etch. Most of the cream work I have seen has streaks or is uneven. How does it work for you?

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Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: mastevt on June 04, 2014, 09:27:08 AM
That's pretty cool!  I like it!  I got large blast cabinet that I hardly use anymore.  Just may have to start using it again.
Title: Re: Custom Etched soundboards, What do you think?
Post by: pappy on June 05, 2014, 11:30:47 AM
Quote from: drew23 on June 03, 2014, 09:28:33 PM
Pappy,
I actually sandblast all my work. I think it makes a smoother and more even etch. Most of the cream work I have seen has streaks or is uneven. How does it work for you?

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I used it more or less for decorative purposes, I agree it does a streaky job, and had to follow it up with conditioning stone in most cases. I think the sand blasting is the best. I used self stick foam rubber for my stenciling.