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How can I mask off an area from an oil finish? (lemmy.world)

submitted 4 months ago by [email protected] to c/[email protected]

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I have a workpiece that I want to give an oil finish, but a certain area needs to stay oil-free, because I need to attach a part later on using hide glue. What masking method is safe for oil?

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[–] [email protected] 4 points 4 months ago (1 children)

that's great to hear and thanks for taking the time to post a follow up! that's mighty lemmy of you ;)

got any pics to share?

[–] [email protected] 4 points 3 months ago* (last edited 3 months ago)

I think the masked-off area is easy to spot:

The body got an alcohol-varnish and the fingerboard is oiled. Worked pretty well.

I posted the full build here: https://lemmy.world/post/19796054