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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...

In forum Announcements from GuitarMaking.co.uk

4 years ago
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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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

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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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

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 ...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: HELP! soundboard cracked!

@koendb You're not giving up on it are you, can't you glue it again ?

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
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...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

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
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