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?

  • @alleycatOP
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    119 days ago

    I’m now doing the hide glue method. I did a test piece and oil doesn’t seem to penetrate the hide glue at all.

    • @[email protected]
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      fedilink
      219 days ago

      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?

      • @alleycatOP
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        9 hours ago

        I think the masked-off area is easy to spot: https://pxscdn.com/public/m/_v2/632520794410387667/586f75268-5004eb/54tFPFbmKaSG/yV5SGVL56BsQtuSTgzIKTsIDRqGYX8BS2B2hUrTR.jpg

        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