Clinton
Clinton
@clinton
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Joined: May 29, 2020
Last seen: Apr 17, 2025
Topics: 47 / Replies: 703
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3 years ago
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RE: Hello from sunny Scotland

A bandsaw, a router preferably with a plunge capability, a rasp, a fretting saw, a radiused sanding block, fret crowning file, a drill, orbital disc s...

3 years ago
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Answer to: Truss rod length for bass

Headstock-Parallel or Angled? #of Frets on the fretboard? Truss rod channel routed from back or top of neck? Bear in mind that on a 34 inch scal...

3 years ago
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RE: Simple 4 string build

@cattytown I generally make my own pickup routes. I simply trace the pick up cover and with round parts where the screws are, I use my drill press wit...

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Answer to: neck black thickness?

@rathius If it is long enough for a parallel neck headstock(Fender Style) for sure it is more than thick enough. Slice and plane the timber for scarf ...

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RE: Headstock slope

@frank1985 leave it as it is looks good and ready to be carved

3 years ago
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RE: Chris A’s First Build

Very nicely done. Nice design!

3 years ago
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RE: Polyurethane over Sanding Sealer

@boo thanks boo. Thinking the same thing. I think if I am wrong damage happens within years. That is why I wanted to confirm a definitive approach but...

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RE: Tele #4

Here goes another build video

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RE: Tele #4

@bpower Hell of a lot easier than an acoustic for sure.

3 years ago
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RE: Tele #4

@rocknroller912 Im sure yours will turn out real fine!

3 years ago
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RE: Tele #4

@nossair Yes 3 piece laminate

3 years ago
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RE: Tele #4

@russ Yes, I built all the tables in my house.

3 years ago
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RE: Tele #4

@boo Thanks to you. Your adviced worked out really well!

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RE: Advice on grain filling. I need help.

@boo It freakin worked! Did your advice on grain filling, opening the grain and sanding sealer step by step. Thank you thank you thank you. Finally my...

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