Guitar Making | POCORANCH7 | Activity https://guitarmaking.co.uk/members/poco7/activity/ Activity feed for POCORANCH7. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 16:04:42 +0100 https://buddypress.org/?v= en-GB 30 hourly 2 119dbbd6c951c5a4b0f2dacf7829c5b5 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Thicknessing Indian rosewood by hand" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170906/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:56:03 +0100 4e8bdc55d98153ddf113cd379c2d0943 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Thicknessing Indian rosewood by hand" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170905/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:55:51 +0100 f842a90ea34b0c28791cabe97bba1dfe POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Thicknessing Indian rosewood by hand" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170904/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:55:41 +0100 3aa6d1b698498f6364b5b4de96eb9278 POCORANCH7 posted an update: I'm still working on my first guitar build, we've had some […] https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170903/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:09:41 +0100 I’m still working on my first guitar build, we’ve had some personal setbacks so I’m “moving along like a herd a turtles!” I’ll post a few pix from now and as i finish this up…really enjoying the build. This guitar is a birthday gift for one of my sons, then my next project is going to be building – carving from scratch 3 mandolins. I took this…[Read more]

]]> 0 56557b2fd74c2f79792fddf30302fc64 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Thicknessing Indian rosewood by hand" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/170901/ Thu, 15 Aug 2024 22:01:41 +0100 I’m in a learning curve again…in properly sharpening chisels and Plane[s] blades…i used to work with them as a young man but sent the blades out for sharpening, because time was $$$ and i lacked the patience and was framing…   Read more»

]]> 8c8bacfb9fd58a5834d9ff49f3a0f3c5 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Copper tele" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169856/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:13:15 +0100 e87e456d877d93c9c0934709f2abc15d POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Copper tele" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169855/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:11:33 +0100 bf6a9d3e1328ceebf3b321d5b5b85672 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169854/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:08:33 +0100 4ba25538dd097be0c40c01c05d27944c POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169853/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:07:47 +0100 c950d86a3bd017686f77ec18a6c7eb1b POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Recommended black Cyanoacrylate for inlays?" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/169852/ Sat, 15 Jun 2024 19:07:22 +0100 1124c62c773c1bb1a0a55f2ccaa0b451 POCORANCH7 posted an update: Sigh…not a major bummer…however, i routed the neck slot joi […] https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168538/ Thu, 21 Mar 2024 17:21:52 +0000 Sigh…not a major bummer…however, i routed the neck slot joint opening about 3mm too wide…the neck fits 1mm loose on one side and 2mm on the other when centered – i haven’t yet finished carving it [or the pickup route to full depth] out completely so I’m open to suggestion…I know the glue will create some swelling on the mahogany neck and the popla…[Read more]

]]> 0 87f78faa5bcd4941c1a5da329d5c484f POCORANCH7 posted an update: Sigh...not a major bummer...however, i routed the neck slot […] https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/168524/ Tue, 19 Mar 2024 01:52:18 +0000 Sigh…not a major bummer…however, i routed the neck slot joint opening about 3mm too wide…the neck fits 1mm loose on one side and 2mm on the other when centered – i haven’t yet finished carving it [or the pickup route to full depth] out completely so I’m open to suggestion…I know the glue will create some swelling on the mahogany neck and…[Read more]

]]> 0 9724f8918b832574263f01d57cfd0b6c POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155483/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:59:43 +0100 e0f151f3871cb11ccd6de17d20b0c512 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Renaissance guitar" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155482/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:57:49 +0100 ea4372bed4dc49c2f4bca5183f3ae6e1 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "A pair of SS Stangs" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155481/ Thu, 06 Apr 2023 19:55:22 +0100 a5a805fe2c4c048ca55ac80f66b0777b POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Robin's build #004" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155379/ Sun, 02 Apr 2023 09:46:40 +0100 1eb1774e44395fd857470e76151ba2b7 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155155/ Fri, 24 Mar 2023 17:20:58 +0000 No doubt…my strumming hand is the post-surgery hand, but carpel-tunnel in fretting hand. Actually, now that you mentioned it… I just bought a small slide MUCH LIGHTER…by Taylor – Crelicam Ebony Guitar Slide, very warm sound, a little different than…   Read more»

]]> 34cb5809c622a14dc3bac7e60dfdd460 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/155055/ Thu, 23 Mar 2023 02:43:58 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb The Resonator project is on hold for now…as is my electric guitar build…but, when i return to the Resonator project i hope to do a neck reset…with steam…as suggested by so many as a real confirmation as to my…   Read more»

]]> d145f4e5d1659c42de60688cddf8d21d POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "First Sawdust!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154324/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:58:12 +0000 At every interval…brosky…it’s like…ok, gopher it, or go home, this is what i signed up for; when I
placed my $40 mahogany neck and $35 Indian Rosewood fretboard into the caul and clamp with a router bit …yikes!
 

]]> 0f4dfd8ae9c604d550e1b77ee2f91a4f POCORANCH7 liked forum post "First Sawdust!!" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154323/ Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:46:49 +0000 b52918525da5f646a837f3c2183568ad POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154216/ Thu, 02 Mar 2023 10:45:20 +0000 b5622b81395ea19209351b49c1ffc908 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "New wood" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154141/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:52:25 +0000 c43bb7f352ab7646fde1f2be3b56d6d5 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154138/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:50:01 +0000 That router jig you’ve made…is that from a plan you’ve picked up somewhere, or did you just create it? 
Looks like you could have the inner ‘sleds’ set with removable sides for various radii?
just saying…
It looks neat…
 

]]> c04c52f54c069b521456f9318443de9f POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Guitar build #4" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154109/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 16:29:17 +0000 6022343abd3d1142f83d848c41c15bfc POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/154068/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 12:01:12 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@koendb Rather than lowering the saddle, is there any possible/practical way of raising the neck? Great question,,,i think it’s at the root of the problem.  I’m all ‘ pondered out’ and think the simple things are generally the easiest and…   Read more»

]]> 8fecae316cd28d69fcc1fa2e83435e43 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153997/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:40:24 +0000 @robin 
Are you thinking maybe removing the fretboard and building up the neck? like a taper?

]]> d3cd51631035949e32c3223effba5359 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153996/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:39:18 +0000 @tv101 
maybe the string bar idea…not sure about the matal working idea…hmmmn, have to ponder this…Robin suggested…see note….a rise of the neck,,,mabe under the fretboard?…thinking….thanks
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]]> 78a5a2fe9a7eff973c229b1f9dd6bbef POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153995/ Wed, 01 Mar 2023 03:36:30 +0000 @robin good thought, hmmmmn…maybe….have to ponder that for awhile…thanks
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]]> 80e2514c82652e7af127cbeca881b135 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153948/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 21:35:06 +0000 @markbailey, @rocknroller912,@tv,@russ,@boo,@k I’m at a loss here for ideas..if i sand and lower the saddle, i’ll have NO break angle to the tail piece and fighting buzzing on the cover plate…i could put a riser on the nut and use…   Read more»

]]> ab96d7e77785d1e85a8c2099a5c4429b POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153856/ Tue, 28 Feb 2023 07:29:20 +0000 @rocknroller912  Yeah, I bought a set off of Ebay…about $65 for the entire set…probably included shipping, i looked online and i think the seller actually was; GuitarmusicUK. advertises “1 Sets Dobro Guitar Bridge Saddle Soundhole Cover Resonator Cone Tailpiece USA”…   Read more»

]]> 0be76a839624f147c0caaa26c964d362 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153850/ Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:58:04 +0000 @rocknroller912  Well, I’m sure you’ll agree probably the most critical aspect is creating the radius point for the large circle cut-out [for the cone] at the Scale length…for my existing top, i heated and removed the existing bridge, routed out…   Read more»

]]> bc64be0622466782eb4923cd1a062270 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "New build" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153742/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 08:54:07 +0000 @boo yippers

]]> 070579c6f98fed7a785be342d419644a POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153736/ Sun, 26 Feb 2023 04:01:55 +0000 @swepri 
those look great, my intimidation is that I’ll screw up the soldering of the pickups…
that cabinet looks about 36″ long? nice various sizes of drawers…

]]> 983b437bb8dd807bd6e75c4f98ea1738 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153693/ Sat, 25 Feb 2023 00:30:50 +0000 @swepri  that’s awesome, Brosky…I’m working on my first electric build…mostly to get reacquainted with woodworking to intricate plans…i used to frame houses, lol…my boyz will want me to build another electric guitar, but I’m leaning toward a couple of Mandolins…   Read more»

]]> 6b4f35621aa151cf4fd2d5c997574ec0 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153653/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 19:02:22 +0000 @swepri 
What projects are you working on? Is this new for you…I’m new at building and repairing – Retired to Luthier from career in Land Surveying/house framing in 2018.

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]]> b106c7fb027115355ebf5aee0c7178b4 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153651/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:37:39 +0000 @robin 
Yippers…eventually , thanks for the encouragement…

]]> a95cfd6026b554244a5bdb0f5e78e0dc POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153650/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 18:35:35 +0000 @swepri   on EBAY, around $65 [USA currency] for a good complete set [6 pieces], …from a knock-off company; the best would be from a company called ‘Beard’ at $65 and $35 each piece – didn’t go with the very best…   Read more»

]]> ce5c9e884de38f4fbbeb01099a3803a8 POCORANCH7 posted a new topic "Modified guitar_New Resonator" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153613/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:41:02 +0000 Well mates,as most of you may well remember, i had surgery on my playing hand [right-handed] in January…a much needed surgery – my hand was aching all the time. Again,I’m a drummer, who plays the guitar, so i figured as…   Read more»

]]> 6f078804da8d55e20ce11eeba5acd0c5 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153612/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 10:20:26 +0000 @robin I made a new comment listed under my name – on the sidebar, in which i lament on not remembering how to create a topic and/or add pix? is there an instruction link somewhere that you know of? not…   Read more»

]]> a95a8006b0e31b6d469c47ca61d66d6d POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Headstock thickened" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153585/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:44:49 +0000 @timothy-caldwell8bigpond-com
Nice looking headstock…

]]> 39f2f92fb5d818e68c2c103cce3748ac POCORANCH7 posted an update: Well mates, as most of you may well remember, i had surgery […] https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153573/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:24:54 +0000 Well mates,
as most of you may well remember, i had surgery on my playing hand [right-handed] in January…a much needed surgery – my hand was aching all the time. Again,
I’m a drummer, who plays the guitar, so i figured as long as I can wrap a stick or a pick to my hand with Duck tape, I’ll be ok and come out ahead in the long run. Well, the…[Read more]

]]> 0 c376a10e9a4872bf6cfaab63ef81fbd2 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Robin's build #003 (take 2)" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/153571/ Fri, 24 Feb 2023 09:03:36 +0000 @robin 
that actually looks amazing, that’s going to have to be included on my ‘to do’  list..i’ll bet it plays as well as it looks.
Poco7

]]> 007708d2af1b4ad857ee2a5715228738 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Hello from Perth, Scotland" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144634/ Wed, 12 Oct 2022 22:28:53 +0100 e9a89d5ad62142ed9e8506cc5119566a POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Router Bit Slipped, headstock thin" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144274/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:42:54 +0100 c1a73f8c8e71aa9ddc4f372bdbe10f03 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Router Bit Slipped, headstock thin" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144273/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:42:30 +0100 @norriemac 
Beautiful wood

]]> a5a39237a8d143b6faee6a56595a0aa3 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Router Bit Slipped, headstock thin" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144272/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:42:11 +0100 399ab081f07fd7d9f508b70b550990a8 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Router Bit Slipped, headstock thin" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144271/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:40:42 +0100 bf6d6500d201426f3a460e747f7b778a POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Router Bit Slipped, headstock thin" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144270/ Sat, 08 Oct 2022 19:40:00 +0100 a07d49d2e77514cb71446d761a560c67 POCORANCH7 replied to the topic "Hello from Perth, Scotland" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144115/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:41:54 +0100 @tv101 
that’s pretty awesome…great colors…

]]> 9fa62ea2e590ad4104ca0c2623649363 POCORANCH7 liked forum post "Hello from Perth, Scotland" - https://guitarmaking.co.uk/activity/p/144114/ Fri, 07 Oct 2022 18:40:44 +0100