Dan Hawkes
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Dan Hawkes posted a new topic "Neck blank thickness for scarf headstock" – 1 year, 12 months ago
Hey folks, I’ve nearly completed my first build and already considering my next.. In thinking of doing a set neck with a scarf joint headstock. I’ve read and seen vids that by doing the scarf I can get away with… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Going the other way this time-A Baritone?" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Inexperienced Guitar Maker (aspiring) from Reading – Hi!" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Preserving the nut line when cutting headstock angle" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Fretboard gluing mistake." – 2 years ago
Brilliant, cheers guys. What I thought, but great to have it confirmed.
I’m sure it won’t be the last blip!
Dan
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Fretboard gluing mistake." – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Fretboard gluing mistake." – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes posted a new topic "Fretboard gluing mistake." – 2 years ago
Hi folks, I’ve made a bit of a boo boo when gluing the fretboard. Perhaps the pins weren’t pushed in for enough and I likely used too much titebond, but when clamping up the fretboard twisted on the horizontal plane… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Truss rod not fitting" – 2 years ago
Hi Brian, appreciate that thanks buddy. Following the previous replied and the YouTube that NSJ shared mine’s all sorted now. I just used a 1/2″ router to widen the slot as you mention. I’ve come up against a couple of… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Tru-oil finish over stain" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Preserving the nut line when cutting headstock angle" – 2 years ago
@nsj I found I needed to do this and was grateful of the length of the neck blank.
I guess if you’re making your own nut you can adapt the depth of the nut, within reason, too. -
Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Preserving the nut line when cutting headstock angle" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Preserving the nut line when cutting headstock angle" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Drop Top Guitar Body" – 2 years ago
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Truss rod not fitting" – 2 years ago
Thanks buddy, this is very useful. Appreciate you finding the vid for me!
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Truss rod not fitting" – 2 years ago
Thanks for the replies folks. I think I have been over thinking it. I suppose it could be a good time to practice my chisel skills, although a Dremel is a good suggestion. After posting I had thought of getting… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Truss rod not fitting" – 2 years ago
Thanks. Maybe I’ve not found it yet, but there’s no mention of needing another router bit to fit the truss rod in the course vids and only the one cutter for electric guitar truss rods in the shop. I guess… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes posted a new topic "Truss rod not fitting" – 2 years ago
Hi folks, I’m finally making saw dust after making all the jigs & patterns! I’ve cut the truss rod slot as per the course video and using the truss rod and cutter as supplied by Mark & Carol. I popped… Read more»
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Dan Hawkes replied to the topic "Tru-oil finish over stain" – 2 years, 1 month ago
Appreciate the advice! Thank you. I’ll get some and experiment with the application and order.
I’ve got a plan now, thanks folks! -
Dan Hawkes liked forum post "Tru-oil finish over stain" – 2 years, 1 month ago
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