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RE: Robin's build #002

Control cavity routed now and body shape cut, I'm impressed with how square the bandsaw can cut. I've wedged a temporary piece into the neck pocket to prevent me knocking lumps off when I route the bo...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Robin's build #002

That's the humbucker sockets and neck pocket routed now. I also made the mistake of taking the humbucker sockets to their full depth before doing the neck pocket. I routed very carefully where there w...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Robin's build #002

I've been putting fret wires in today, this has been the most awkward part of this build so far. The wire I bought wasn't pre bent, so I had to make roller. The roller I made wasn't great and as I had...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Robin's build #002

Another satisfying moment carving the vellute today. I watched the course video again last night, then followed Mark's instructions and the vellute miraculously appeared. Attachment : 20210106_182...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Robin's build #002

Does the magic of carving a neck ever wear off ? Attachment : 20210105_164402.jpg

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Robin's build #002

I've made a little bit of progress, not a lot as its too cold to be out in the garage for long. The headstock is shaped and thicknessed, still going to plan so far. Attachment : 20201230_162323.jp...

In forum Electric

5 years ago
RE: Finally gotten started with my first bandsman!

finally warmed up some and I was able to put clear on this, I wasn't happy with the way the top was looking so I sanded it down and went at it again, I put my final coat of clear on it today, Im heade...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Finally gotten started with my first bandsman!

UPDATE Well I have gotten about as far as I can go for now till it warms up a bit, its about 19F here now and not looking like its going to warm up for a bit. Ill probably make a veneer for the headst...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

It’s 3.18kg A fraction under 7lbs in old money - Perfect!

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Excellent build - how does she play?

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Great work @blake the Rabbit hole awaits.......

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

@blake Good looking job I like the way you have shown the steps of construction

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Brilliant avoidance of use of nasty black plastic! @tv101 You’ll be banging on about that damn Edit button next. 😂

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

@blake Nice work, you’ve done it now, you’ve broken the seal. You’ll be back out there before you know it, building your next guitar and we fully encourage that. 😁👍

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Thanks @blake - fiddly, but definitely worth the effort. Perfect job for a CNC machine!

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Looks Great @blake. Did you make the pickup surrounds yourself? 🎸🙂🎶🙏

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Great job @blake! That body wood looks fantastic and the whole job came out really well. I really like your build pics too 👍

In forum Electric

4 years ago
It’s RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

@tv101 Brilliant avoidance of use of nasty black plastic! Well except for those pickups and knobs 😆

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Very nice and well done Blake.

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: First bandsman build - progress and completion

Nice work there Blake.

In forum Electric

4 years ago
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