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RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

Posted by: @russ Posted by: @tv101 I like using the Schaller mega-switches for pickup switching. I'm a big Schaller fan @tv101. Thinking of using their Hannes bridge on a future build.👍&...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

A tiny bit @Boo - but not so much that made any noticeable difference to the "blueness" of the wood. Be interested to hear what you make of it. I made a little pad of cotton wool, then wrapped that i...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: To embarrass myself into finishing something ...

Posted by: @tv101 I've also been testing out the Liberon Easy French Polish. @tv101 I love the look of that French polish so I’ve ordered some to try for myself. Did you get much of the blue stain ...

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Eliminate Jack Socket Anxiety (Jack Socket Routing Jig)

I think the main reason the wood ended up splitting is because I might not have had a big enough pilot hole. The drive tip on the auger bit acted like a wedge and put a 2mm wide split in the side goin...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

"We don't make mistakes- We have happy accidents" - Bob Ross Nothing like some accidental inspiration. It gives it a very unique look and your fix will make it even more distinct. Maybe you'll want to...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: New Build - Tamarind Top

Awesome! That top looks nice

In forum Electric

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

Posted by: @russ Nice work. Did you profile it by eye or did you use a template? 🤔 🎸🙏🎶🙂 Thanks @Russ! 1. Drew the shape - simple drawing package 2. Transfe...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

Now, suppose the same shape of the knob was "outlined" by an inlay in the body, around the knob? Hmmmmmm ... A couple of bits of scrap, waiting for a purpose Attachment : 20221024_172304sml.jpg ...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

Finished work on time this evening, so grabbed an hour in the workshop. This is a bit rough - I had to use a bigger cutter than I wanted to because the bit of scrap was thicker than I needed it to be....

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: acrylic router base

I created one that fits all three of my different routers. I think it is indispensable.

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: acrylic router base

My acrylic base is attached to one of my Bosch POF500 routers - they come up on eBay second hand - my pair were £30-35 each - parts available do should last. Made the base to do the surfacing jobs o...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

Posted by: @koendb 🤣 😆 😉 😋 I do like you very smart design feature, Thanks @koendb On the one hand, I've made a lot of cock-ups. On the other hand, I've learned a l...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

Posted by: @tv101 You mean you don't like my special design feature??? 🤣 😆 😉 😋 I do like you very smart design feature, You are such an inspiration T 😎

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Repair fret slot cutted in wrong position

Thanks @siddharthmehta Since the last posts I decided to correct it with the suggestion of @jamesalexandermcmillan It worked well, only a thin line can be visible from the sides, but it is almost invi...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: acrylic router base

I too made one after watching one of Mark's videos. The extended base makes the router so much more stable. I'm a lot happier using it in areas where previously it might have tipped over and gouged a...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: acylic router base

I used some A4 10mm thick acrylic sheet, my first attempt with 5mm thick did not go to plan and it was slighly too thin, three drilling attempts after that got a working router base lol

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
acrylic router base

hello, just wanted to share that I made the router base that mark mentions on the electric guitar building course, it took a few attempts to get it right (hence the holes) but should be handy, my next...

In forum Guitar Building Tricks and Tips

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

I've had some more thoughts ... I'm (probably) going to inlay a thin walnut strip from the jack socket towards the lower knob position, sort of hinting that the walnut tube you see at the jack socke...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: Feck-Right-Up. Ideas/Suggestions please ...

@tv101 Black walnut - so should contrast nicely with the white and the blue and the natural edge when it's all polished. That looks like an excellent recovery, a unique conversation piece, good wor...

In forum Guitar ER - When Guitar Builds Go Bad

4 years ago
RE: 🎶🎸 Your Favourite Song In This Moment 🎸🎶

^^^ wow @Russ! I didn't see this lot in Glasgow last night - a bit more perfect pop

In forum Pluckers Paradise

4 years ago
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