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RE: First practice build

If only such a thing existed ... like an "undo" function in software ... how many hours would be saved!! @tv101 Well, with 3D printing, we could see that kind of thing. For thousands of years we have...

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

The jig worked well, unfortunately I I didn't. Another router mishap, I only needed another 1mm off it. I haven't got a putting back on router, so glued a bit back on and started again. @robin It’s ...

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

@robin I haven't got a putting back on router If only such a thing existed ... like an "undo" function in software ... how many hours would be saved!!

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

After a bit of a delay waiting for my hide hammer, a trip home for my wife's flu jag and then a loss of phone signal/internet, I'm back. Attachment : 20201009_121530.jpg Iv'e adapted my headsto...

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6 years ago
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Iv'e got the dots on now. The fret wires are cut, sandbag ready Attachment : 20201002_185510.jpg and waiting delivery of my Thor hide hammer. I might get it tomorrow or maybe next week, nothing...

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6 years ago
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@boo Iv'e begun the negotiation process, iv'e been encouraging her to keep knitting more of these jumpers and following more complicated patterns. And iv'e sewn the seeds that I would probably have...

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6 years ago
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My wife has now acknowledged that it looks like a guitar. @robin That’s one of the best bits, when your wife approves and realises that it is possible and we can actually be quite good at it. The nex...

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6 years ago
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Another landmark moment yesterday when I routed the neck pocket. Due to my previous experiences with the router, I approached this with a bit of trepidation, but it went well this time. My wife has n...

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6 years ago
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I've spent most of the day driving a mouse around a desk Ditto...

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6 years ago
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iv'e been making jigs and tools instead. @robin That’s great Robin, excellent work!

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6 years ago
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@robin iv'e been making jigs and tools instead. You are having *way* too much fun. I've spent most of the day driving a mouse around a desk 🙁

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6 years ago
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Iv'e had a wee break from guitar building, iv'e been making jigs and tools instead. Attachment : 20200929_133308.jpg Attachment : 20200929_133415.jpg Attachment : 20200929_133340.jpg...

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

A miraculous transformation today, it seemed to take forever with the rasp to reduce the thickness of the neck, and then after smoothing the corners, suddenly it apears to be the right shape As if b...

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6 years ago
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suddenly it apears to be the right shape. @robin Yes! It’s a great moment isn’t it, I’m hooked on the feeling. It looks great, very nice indeed. Well done sir. You will build more now.

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6 years ago
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A special moment when a stick turns into a neck.

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6 years ago
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A miraculous transformation today, it seemed to take forever with the rasp to reduce the thickness of the neck, and then after smoothing the corners, suddenly it apears to be the right shape. Attac...

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6 years ago
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That almost looks like it’s got a bit of flame in it? @tv1010101 Yeah I think it has too. I bought a load of it from the same batch so I’m hoping it’s all like that. I know I like to paint guitars bu...

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6 years ago
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@johnnierox-boo This is a nice piece of cherry That almost looks like it’s got a bit of flame in it? I got a couple of planks of cherry back when I started building. Made a lovely body from it, si...

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

That neck looks stunning with the oil on it, can't wait to be doing that. @robin Thanks Robin, it’s an indoor job at this time of year. I think the trick is to get your sanding right, go through sand...

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6 years ago
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@johnnierox-boo That neck looks stunning with the oil on it, can't wait to be doing that.

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