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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 Feb 10, 2017 7:20:51 GMT
I share your opinion about the decorative aspect of a rivet, Pete..
Em.
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Post by linkous on Feb 9, 2017 10:43:18 GMT
The plan is not to braze, weld or solder this body, Pete, I'm thinking more about a 'mechanical' way..
To be continued..
Em.
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Post by linkous on Feb 8, 2017 10:43:26 GMT
Aligning top and back on the go-bar deck And fitting a neck- and tail block. Em
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Post by linkous on Feb 1, 2017 8:54:37 GMT
Cutting out the sound well ring And glue the ring in place on the go bar deck. First with some drops of CA glue And a second time with polymer glue. Em.
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Post by linkous on Jan 24, 2017 8:34:42 GMT
Template number #5 And a strip of aluminum Which turned out too short.. This ring Must keep the sound well in shape. And that seems to be going well.. Em.
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Post by linkous on Jan 17, 2017 10:42:49 GMT
F-holes In many different shapes I like these.. Em.
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Post by linkous on Jan 9, 2017 7:49:33 GMT
More templates To strengthen the back of the guitar. Hammering the arch. Not perfect (a bit wavy), but I think it will match with the rest of the guitar.. Em.
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Post by linkous on Jan 3, 2017 9:00:43 GMT
After building a lap steel from an old violin case And a Toolbox Tricone Now I want try to make a real steel body resophonic: Starting with some templates. Steel. And hammering. A lot of hammering. Part I Em.
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