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Post by linkous on Feb 14, 2017 7:40:58 GMT
Preparing the side(s) And popping the first rivets. Going faster than expected. Gluing the neck block with polymer glue, tail block is done already (picture above). Em.
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Post by linkous on Mar 3, 2017 13:38:52 GMT
Some scrap wood from an old table. Oak. Fitting a hole for the neck stick. Neck and stick = one piece aka the rifle. Creating the neck by gluing side pieces. Em.
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Post by creolian on Mar 8, 2017 2:11:57 GMT
Your title piqued my interest as we just had "fat Tuesday" ( mardi gras) here... I'm very impressed by your build, didn't think I'd like screws or rivets but I must admit I really like the way they look. Good Luck and I'm looking forward to a clip
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Post by linkous on Mar 11, 2017 14:19:18 GMT
Planing the neck To the right neck angle (I hope). To fill the gap between top and fretboard A wedge is glued underneath the top. Scarf joint set up. Headstock gluing set up.. Em.
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Post by linkous on Mar 22, 2017 8:10:56 GMT
Preparing the fretboard. 25 Inch. Routing out the headstock slots. And truss rod channel. No truss rod access hole in the headstock I prefer adjustment from the side of the heel. Underneath the fretboard. Love this basic tuning machines. No pictures about, but I prefer to install the frets before gluing the fretboard.. Em.
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Post by pete1951 on Mar 22, 2017 18:06:05 GMT
What about position marker? Most makers use them to hide screws that hold the f/board onto the body.(They may be already fitted?) PT PS:I have also made a reso with the truss rod access under the top, I didn't need a hole through the well (my reso was a well-less spider cone) will you drill a 5mm hole?
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Post by linkous on Mar 24, 2017 8:12:54 GMT
I don't like all these (hidden) screws and position markers on the fretboard, Pete. I try to fix the problem with a wedge that is glued underneath the top, so the gap between fretboard and top closes automatically when the neck stick is pushed into the guitar body (see a previous reaction on march 11).
I think about a hole in the soundwell ring to access the truss rod, but until now I don't find a wrench that is long enough..
Em.
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Post by linkous on Mar 27, 2017 6:55:38 GMT
Interlude. Removing the inside steel ring of an old hubcap Resulting in a light aluminum resonator cone of 145 gram.. For a wine box guitar project in between.. Em.
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Post by pete1951 on Mar 27, 2017 13:53:09 GMT
I have a wine box half done, but with Brexit coming up though I better stop. Have done a 7pint beer can uke. And then there's the new Stainless Steel MM Blues.... PT
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Post by linkous on Mar 28, 2017 6:28:27 GMT
Heavy one, I guess, Pete? Yesterday I made this tailpiece-hand rest combination, because a hubcap resonator cone prefers no coverplate.. Em.
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Post by pete1951 on Mar 28, 2017 14:03:36 GMT
Yes, a bit on the heavy side, will only play this sitting down! PT I'm sure your right about the coverplate, very few hubcap reso-winebox guitars have them.
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Post by linkous on Apr 4, 2017 19:18:46 GMT
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Post by blinddrunk on Apr 5, 2017 0:01:39 GMT
This is just getting better and better! Love it.
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Post by linkous on Apr 14, 2017 7:31:14 GMT
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Post by linkous on Apr 26, 2017 7:28:19 GMT
Shaping the neck Until we have A soft "V" profile. After finishing the fretwork I give myself a memory support So I don't forget the child's name.. Em.
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