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RE: First practice build

Didn't get a lot done today due to the horizontal rain. But I did manage to knock up a headstock angle jig. @robin Nice work, I actually enjoy making all the jigs.

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

@robin due to the horizontal rain Ahhhh, yes, I remember horizontal rain! I lived in the Lake District for 10 years ....

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

Didn't get a lot done today due to the horizontal rain. But I did manage to knock up a headstock angle jig. Attachment : 20200922_184002.jpg I also repaired my truss rod slot ready for routing...

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6 years ago
RE: First practice build

the little quality inspector sitting on my shoulder wouldn't let me just hide it under the fretboard @robin Yeah we all have one of those, mine is kept very busy!

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6 years ago
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I think the risk with a loose truss rod is the “truss rod rattle” effect. I thought that would be the case, the little quality inspector sitting on my shoulder wouldn't let me just hide it under the ...

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6 years ago
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I think the risk with a loose truss rod is the “truss rod rattle” effect. @tv1010101 Yep, the tighter the better!

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6 years ago
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I think the risk with a loose truss rod is the “truss rod rattle” effect. Thats not a good effect ... 🙄

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6 years ago
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I'm learning as I'm going along. @robin Oops! Never mind, you can take a positive away from this, you know what not to do next time. When that piece you have glued in has dried, re-route it.

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6 years ago
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The truss rod slot didn't go well. I had a practice on a bit of scrap and although my router edge guide is a bit shoogley, it turned out ok. Not so good on the actual neck, the slot got a bit wide in ...

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6 years ago
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I got a bigger see through base made for my router now from 6mm makralon. Also glued two cheeks on to the neck to make it wide enough for the headstock. This turned out not to be a good idea as I now...

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6 years ago
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Iv'e got started on the neck at last. @robin Looking good and some nice weather for the occasion too.

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6 years ago
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I drilled and screwed the base plate my power saw to the underside of my ancient black & decker workmate. So now I've got a saw table to cut two strips from my mahogany plank. Brilliant ingenuit...

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6 years ago
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Iv'e got started on the neck at last. Attachment : 20200919_155816.jpg I drilled and screwed the base plate my power saw to the underside of my ancient black & decker workmate. So now I'v...

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6 years ago
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You’re probably right @TV1010101

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6 years ago
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I always get a little giddy when putting in the finishing oil You need better ventilation @deej ...

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6 years ago
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Don’t spoil the surprise @robin I always get a little giddy when putting in the finishing oil and watch the wood just pop...I think it’s gonna look really nice.

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6 years ago
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Now that our photos are back, here's my latest one. I tried a bit of fretboard oil where the neck cutout will be, looks like the colour will come up nicely. Attachment : received_660858171224648.j...

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6 years ago
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@johnnierox-boo Are you buying these locally in Falkirk. I'm going home to Falkirk tomorrow for a few days, provided landslips and floods allow me to.

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6 years ago
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Iv'e seen others using wood to make a rear cavity cover Absolutely!! I try to avoid using bits of cheap plastic on my builds wherever possible. Usually successfully! I keep all the bits of offcuts fr...

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6 years ago
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I quite like the idea of a whisky barrel top body and trying to keep the original print. @robin I have thought about using whiskey barrel tops too, I think they would look great. I like making Barnca...

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