Tonight I decided to round over the back edge of the Telecaster body. I selected a round-over bit and was careful not to expose too much of the cutting surface. The bearing rides around the edge of the body ensuring a consistent smooth round-over.
I did this freehand and took my time been careful not to let the bit snatch against the grain or run away from be with the grain.
After I had finished rounding over the back edge I returned to the tedious task of sanding everything smooth going through from 80 grit sand paper to 800 wet and dry sand paper.
Once I was happy with the surface I applied a coat of sanding sealer to fill up any voids left in the grain and protect the wood and prepare for final sanding. It is not grain filler so I had to ensure there were no huge scratches and marks.
The first coat dried almost immediately so I applied a second, once again by rubbing it in with the grain using a small piece of soft cloth. I will leave this to dry and continue to soak in overnight and sand it smooth tomorrow.
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