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RE: Thicknesser?

Hey @russ, thanks for the reply and suggestions. Do you have any experience of these machines? I can use a plane to a degree, but my skills are limited for sure and practice can only make that better....

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

1 year ago
Thicknesser?

Hey folks, looking for a bit of advice. Up to now I've either bought or paid for my timber to be planed flat, whether it be neck & body blanks, but also tops for gluing into the body. I'd like to...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

1 year ago
RE: My first laminated semi-hollowbody

@jamesbisset it's looking awesome! A proper jazz box and love the headstock detail.

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Triumvirate

Thanks @tv101! A slow and steady process by hand. I think having z-poxy as a sealer helped stabilise the top and helped the crispness of the line.

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Triumvirate

You've all been very good builders, so you can have an update from me as a reward😅 I've got the necks glued on two of the builds on, with the third going under the clamps just now. I'm really...

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Copper tele

@nsj looks very cool!

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

1 year ago
RE: Triumvirate

Hey @brie This is a link to the tops, nothing secret squirrel!

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Triumvirate

Cheers @Clinton, plenty left to do yet but the limba one recovered it's neck this morning

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?

Hey @jamesbisset I find using whip tips to control the speed/application of ca glue a game changer and helps prevent bubbles.They often fit directly onto the bottle, but you can also decant a bit of ...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

1 year ago
RE: Triumvirate

Hey @boo Thanks for your comments. It's only at grain filling stage at the moment. The z-poxy really brings out the figure in the wood and acts as a sealer to protect the stained top. As I said above,...

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Triumvirate

Thanks @tv101 I love what an oiled finish brings out in the wood, but I'd been looking for a finish closer to the qualities of lacquer, but without the need for spraying as it's just not an option in...

In forum Electric

1 year ago
Triumvirate

Hey folks, Thought I'd share an update on what I've been up to (whether wanted it or not). I know I wanted to build more even before finishing my second electric in January. I realised I'd 'accidenta...

In forum Electric

1 year ago
RE: Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?

Hi @jamesbisset, I'd you're doing a tester it might be worth trying the black thick ca glue from O3 adhesives. I've not used their black, but their clear ca is good, as is the accelerator. They're a...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

1 year ago
RE: Copper tele

@nsj utter madness, I absolutely love it! I supposed shielding the electrics shouldn't be a problem...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

1 year ago
RE: Maple faux binding

Hey @tv101, Well, it's a bit of a long story, but I'll keep it short as I've been meaning to pop a progress post up, but keep making progress and not taking any photos 🤦🏻 Anyway, I'm c...

In forum Finishing

1 year ago
Answer to: Radius amount?

Hi @somethingnicer, yes it's 12" radius on the fretboard. Hope your build is going well.

In forum Build Your Own Electric Guitar

1 year ago
RE: Maple faux binding

Cheers @russ 😅 I think it was planned as part of the fabled finishing course Mark was working on. Don't think I'll be able to provide mark's level of detail and if you don't hear anything, I'v...

In forum Finishing

1 year ago
RE: Hi from manchester

Hey Dan, Welcome! I've followed your same route in to guitar building, and I have a sneaking suspicion partscasters are the gateway drug to all this! This forum is excellent and the members great. Ch...

In forum New Members

1 year ago
Maple faux binding

Hey folks, I'm thinking of giving faux binding a do on a current build. I've done a bit of research and I'm looking for any advice from those with experience. My plan is to sand body up to 320. Lea...

In forum Finishing

1 year ago
RE: Metal Machine

@clinton, looking good! What wood are you using for the body?

In forum Electric

1 year ago
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