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-The wooden Atreus Keyboard case can be made with an oil/wax finish,
-but if you have the patience to apply several coats of lacquer finish
-you can get a very pleasing shiny look with a smoother texture.
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-You'll need a few items in addition to what's in the kit:
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-\item Fine waterproof sandpaper (between 1000 and 2000 grit)
-\item Can of spray lacquer (clear glossy recommended)
-\item Newspaper or other material to spray on
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-Start by sanding everything with the 100-grit paper included in the
-kit. Pay special attention to remove the scorch marks from the laser
-cutting. Some people don't like the look of the exposed edges charred
-from the laser cutter. You can choose to sand off the charring to
-expose the layered ply or alternately cover it all with black ink from
-a sharpie for a more consistent look if you prefer.
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-Once the case is sanded down all over with coarse sandpaper, find a
-good place to spray the lacquer. It should be outdoors, or in a
-well-ventilated garage if spraying outdoors is not feasible. Lay down
-the newspaper with the pieces of the case on top of it. Spray your
-first coat of lacquer to the face-up side of each piece. Try to use a
-steady hand and keep the path of the spray overlapping itself just a
-small amount as you go to and fro to minimize runs but still cover all
-the area. The evenness of the spray matters less on the internal
-surfaces of the case, so it's a good time to practice and get the hang
-of it.
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-Check the lacquer directions to see how long your particular product
-needs to dry; this can vary from half an hour to nearly a day. Once
-your first coat is dry, flip each piece over and spray the other
-side. Repeat for a second coat.
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-After the second coat, you can ignore all surfaces except for the top
-of the top plate and the bottom of the bottom plate since only these
-are exposed to the outside. At this point you can take in the switch
-plate and continue the rest of the keyboard construction while you
-wait for remaining coats to dry.
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-The outer surfaces should have between eight to ten coats applied total. As
-you get to the later coats, the end result will be smoother if you can
-keep them thinner. After your last coat dries, take your fine
-sandpaper and soak it, then sand over the top and bottom surfaces
-lightly. If you make any mistakes or are unhappy with the smoothness
-of the finish, let it dry and add another layer of lacquer, then try
-sanding it again.
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-As a final step after the case has dried from the wet sanding, take
-the wax/oil mixture from the kit and spread some over the outer two
-surfaces with your fingers, rubbing it into the finish as a
-polish. Let the oil soak into the finish for a few hours. The end
-result should look a bit like the wood of a guitar.
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-Congratulations; you should have a beautifully-finished case. Enjoy!
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