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RE: Part 2 now sorted another Bagpress product announcement due shortly Just a couple of teasers! Attachment : E92009A4-CB79-4F64-A998-77608737CB0F.jpeg Attachment : 12ACE9CC-2230-4ACA-85F1-416F61A310F9.jpeg ... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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RE: 1958 Flying V Headstock angle @clinton oooh so sweet! That looks really good. I don't have a table saw nor a band saw. But I do have a miter saw. Today I worked a bit on some sheds in the garden, in order to move everything out of... |
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6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. Those bits do indeed look lovely @jonhodgson! I wanted bits like those with the posi-drive or whatever it’s called, but the set I found when shopping was quite small. I do own some Japanese tools and ... |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. Not cheap, but a very stable even pressure applied with these Axminster clamps Attachment : 20210413_142603.jpg |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
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RE: Finishes on mahogany @eddie6string Danish oil is my favourite finish although the climate here can be too cold and damp most of the year. Definitely a job for outside working due to the aroma. |
In forum Finishing |
6 years ago |
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RE: Finishes on mahogany Not a typical finish, but I wanted to maintain the patena on this Honduran Mahogany Driftwood top - so three coats of Danish Oil was all it needed. Just going through Set-Up prior to video & shipp... |
In forum Finishing |
6 years ago |
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RE: Sawing frets the lazy way That’s why I thought you were joking @mattbeels - you’ve posted pics before! |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. @russ if there’s something specific you want me to test out with it let me know and I’ll post up the results Thanks @tej. I was looking to use it to drill the holes for the bridge posts and possibly ... |
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6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. @russ if there’s something specific you want me to test out with it let me know and I’ll post up the results. |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. @russ I’ve a set of those, came from axeminster I think. They’re ok, trouble is keeping them steady at first, where they were most use was drilling into a corner edge or through dowel. It’d be better ... |
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6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. Has anyone ever used one of these to drill a straight hole? Are they accurate? @russ I’ve a set of those, came from axeminster I think. They’re ok, trouble is keeping them steady at first, where the... |
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6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. drill bits for wood? These are lovely. Yes they're expensive, but I'm not sorry I spent the money. |
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6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. @Russ - I got the first drill-perpendicular-holes gadget that you posted, and a variation on the second version Thanks @tv101. I might give them a try. Even if I don't use them in guitar making, they... |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
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RE: Not only do I suck at routing, I suck at gluing too. @Russ - I got the first drill-perpendicular-holes gadget that you posted, and a variation on the second version. They work in some situations/positions, but won't work in all. The main problem is ens... |
In forum Electric |
6 years ago |
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RE: Part 2 now sorted Have fun! The summer is ahead, I have woods, I have tools, I have time! Fun will be had @mattbeels. Lots of fun ... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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RE: Part 2 now sorted What could it be? Order one, find out @russ 😉 Its something else of great use in guitar building (and other less important woodworkery, potentially!), built to the usual high Bagpress stand... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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RE: Part 2 now sorted @tv101 Hah! I just knew you were gonna get a Bagpress. Have fun! |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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RE: Part 2 now sorted Note to readers - there's another Bagpress product announcement due shortly. Trust me, and just get your orders in now, you'll want one. Oooo. @tv101. What could it be? 🙏🎸🎶&... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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Part 2 now sorted Last week I disclosed that "part 1 is in place". Today, I can announce that part 2 is now also ready and able. Attachment : 20210417_163655.jpg Thanks @darrenking for a great couple of hours t... |
In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips |
6 years ago |
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RE: Finishes on mahogany One of the most surprisingly (to me) effective colours I've seen on mahogany was when Ben Crowe dyed the back of his cyberpunk guitar black. With an oil finish, the best way I can put it is it came ou... |
In forum Finishing |
6 years ago |