Ol' Tex Project: Neck Reshaping and Body Shielding

Join me in the shop for the latest update on Ol' Tex, a budget guitar project built from a Fojill FTLR-50 that I picked up for $102. In this video, we're tackling two essential DIY tasks: reshaping the headstock and shielding the body cavities. First, we head to the spindle sander to fix the headstock profile. While there isn't quite enough wood for a perfect Telecaster curve, we get it as close as possible before finishing it with some Gunstock 231 stain. Then, I walk through the process of shielding the body using Rustin’s G-Shield paint. I’ll show you why stirring the paint is the most important step, how to use copper tape to bridge the cavities for better continuity, and why I’m trying this method over traditional tape. Whether you're a beginner or just here for the shop talk, this video is about the journey of getting better, one project at a time. Grab a Diet Coke and some popcorn, and let's get into it. Fojill Vintage Aged Heavy Relic https://amzn.to/3ODUoxS Rustins Shielding Paint https://amzn.to/42G4HVp Copper Tape https://amzn.to/3Pe3rWw Disclaimer: This video is not sponsored. Some links are affiliate links. If you buy something I may make a small commission. As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Timestamps 0:16 – Introducing the bones of Ol' Tex (Fojill FTLR-50) 1:17 – Project goals: Neck reshaping and body shielding 1:44 – Headstock design and the Telly look 2:31 – Prepping the body for shielding paint 3:16 – A quick word on family and being a Poppy 4:35 – Stirring the Rustin’s G-Shield (Don’t forget the metal flakes!) 5:40 – Why I’m switching from copper tape to shielding paint 8:06 – Special thanks to Roy for the Texas Special pickups 9:13 – Applying the first coat of shielding paint 13:15 – Pro tip: Why I don’t shield the output jack hole 15:52 – The Guitars & Life theme song 17:04 – Results of the headstock reshape 17:20 – Applying Gunstock 231 stain to the raw wood 21:56 – Testing for continuity and adding copper tape bridges 28:25 – Applying the second coat over the copper tape 28:58 – Final thoughts and shoutout to The Jacks Catch up on the series: Ol' Tex - Guitar Project (Fojill FTLR-50) https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMhTW3lOIKQ38SuaA17lSoA94i2HcV9Xz ____ Shoutouts: @Roy_Gaber (Roy) @sparkyguitars971 (Sparky) @2Yards (Yard) @SmokeEaterGuitars (Jon) Checkout our playlist page for more series and journeys https://www.youtube.com/@TedTalksGuitars/playlists Special Thanks to our channel members "The Jacks" Want to support the channel? Feel free to explore Channel membership options: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCBr6kaWeOvldTHvntB3tnMg/join Ted Talks Guitars & Life Merch Store: https://tedtalksguitars-shop.fourthwall.com/ Amazon Affiliate Link: https://amzn.to/3W3PZox *If you click on this link to shop at Amazon the channel will receive a modest financial commission from your purchases. Guyker Referral Link: https://www.guyker.com/?ref=tedtalksguitars If you use the link you will save 15% at Guyker Use the coupon code: TEDSMITH #GuitarDIY #GuitarRepair #Telecaster #BudgetGuitar #GuitarModding #OlTex #Fojill #WorkshopJournal #GuitarsAndLife #TedTalksGuitars