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Is it normal to fork a project mid-build? I'm still working on the Explorer-body uke. But, since that first neck is "good enough" to use, but won't fit the explorer body, I doodled up a fendery body to fit. A really good Craigslist deal means... |
In forum Electric |
4 years ago |
Happy Blissmass Y'all Hope you all have a great Xmas and New Year - with love from Mark and Carol Apologies if you have seen it already... MASSIVE THANKS to to each and every one of you ...we don't know how we would have... |
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RE: Acoustic Bliss Posted by: @russ Great performances @jamesbisset & @tv101.........and a lovely bit of bromance. 😁💛 🎶🎸🙏🙂 Cheers @Russ - it really was a quick thin... |
In forum Pluckers Paradise |
4 years ago |
RE: Acoustic Bliss @tv101 To go from my weekly Apple/Spotify ‘you had zero listens’ reports to this - my head is still l spinning. My work here is done. |
In forum Pluckers Paradise |
4 years ago |
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! Posted by: @rocknroller912 You’re not having much luck. Well , rather be unlucky now, then when the guitar is almost complete....Plus, I do learn a lot.. It's ok, I will continue making braces and o... |
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RE: Accoustic kit ordered At last something that resembles a guitar body. There a few uneven bits around the sides but I’ve got them as good as I can with my limited knowledge and ability. A bit more sanding required and the n... |
In forum Acoustic |
4 years ago |
Soundboard and back braced Second attempt at posting. Soundboard and back braced and carved apart from the x braces. I’m leaving those until the sides are done. There’s more involved with this stage than meets the eye it’s NOT ... |
In forum Acoustic |
4 years ago |
RE: Accoustic kit ordered Attachment : C81DB39D-D94D-44F3-83E1-236D0E05E374.jpeg |
In forum Acoustic |
4 years ago |
RE: Accoustic kit ordered Acoustic neck part 1 done. Nothing too taxing here but I had to improvise with material removal due to my bandsaw not being big enough. Anyway onto the soundboard Attachment : 32CAE77A-4A53-4788-8... |
In forum Acoustic |
4 years ago |
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! @markbailey The photos dont load for me, but I understand what you mean 🙂 I think I am ok now ! my last attempt seems to have resolved the issue.If not, I 'll be back 🙂 Cheers guys for all the advic... |
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RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! Posted by: @rocknroller912 It looks like the cracks are where the wood changes from heart to sap wood, unless it’s glue stain giving a darker colour. The dark spot is actually glue residu, from my g... |
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RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! @koendb there must have been flaws in this wood from the beginning. Gotta love the unpredictability of wood. 🙂 I think it is still a good call to keep going. I believe if you can get to the point of g... |
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RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! Posted by: @robin Glue it up and carry on regardless. When its ready to glue to the body, thats when to decide if its usable. At worst case you'll have had a good practice. @robin, fair point.. from... |
4 years ago | |
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! One more attempt. baking paper behind it, removed excess glue with a dry rag this time, instead of a damp one. Attachment : IMG_20211220_221945223.jpg Lets see tomorrow, if it is good, I ll do ... |
4 years ago | |
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! @koendb You're not giving up on it are you, can't you glue it again ? |
4 years ago | |
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! Posted by: @rocknroller912 I also wonder if the crack is in an area which will be covered by the bridge plate and X bracing these will be strong reinforcement I think. Well I still have a rectangula... |
4 years ago | |
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! Success!! The glue up seems to have worked perfectly So today I continued and finished sanding. Here and there I am a little under 3.18mm ( or 0.125 "). Only a fraction though. So for a first attempt... |
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RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! I love how it looks now, if you hold it in front of a light source... Attachment : IMG_20211219_151605304.jpg Attachment : IMG_20211219_151613433.jpg |
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RE: HELP! soundboard cracked! Posted by: @rocknroller912 I would glue with Titebond and clamp like a normal joint I have done this now.. I hope there is enough titebond in the split, we' ll just have to wait for now and see tomo... |
4 years ago | |
Well, look what the Bailey-cat dug up (Wally!) So, first up - hope you're all OK! It's been a while but tomorrow will be the day that this beauty will be in my clutches and be subject to constant Smoke on the Water intro (until I learn a new tune!... |
In forum Electric |
4 years ago |