Dan Hawkes
Dan Hawkes
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Joined: Apr 28, 2023
Last seen: May 8, 2025
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RE: Bolt-on necks and trussrods

Mine are all one way. I've not watched that video yet. The truss rod recommended for the Bandsman build is a slimline 2 way and that fits into a neck...

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Answer to: Bolt-on necks and trussrods

Hey @swepri, I've not made any bit on necks yet, but I've set up quite a few guitars with bolt on necks. The vintage approach is to have the adjustm...

2 years ago
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RE: Scarf headstock jig

@clinton thanks again. I made the box section longer at 10" (as my blank is thicker) and that's really worked. A table saw is on my list, but it w...

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RE: Then a BAD thing happenedšŸ‘ŽšŸ¤Ø

@brie that sounds like a plan! When I did my bad thing, I didn't want to change the shape of the body, but reshaping is always an option. @nsj is co...

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Answer to: Then a BAD thing happenedšŸ‘ŽšŸ¤Ø

@brie, I feel you you, man! I had a router booboo at a similar point. Although your area is larger, I'm not certain if the tear out is any deeper th...

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RE: Scarf headstock jig

@clinton superb, much neater then mine! Thanks for your help.

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Answer to: Scarf headstock jig

Hi @clinton, thanks for the reply. Have you made this jig too? I did think the thickness of the piece would have an effect, but didn't think it woul...

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RE: A new guitar is born

@tv101 thanks! I'll look into changing my username too

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RE: A new guitar is born

@sanjeevmansotra thank you for your kind comments!

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RE: A new guitar is born

@brie thanks Brian. I've found the whole process so much fun albeit with a step learning curve! It's not perfect, but what I learnt from making the ...

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RE: A new guitar is born

@swepri thanks! It's been an excellent learning opportunity too. Onwards to the next build!

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RE: What I have been up to?

Nice work on the headstock repair! I've restrung and tuned a sitar before, that is a never ending job!

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RE: A new guitar is born

@boo cheers! Skint can do with easešŸ˜…

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RE: A new guitar is born

@boo thanks man! I learnt a lot doing this one and want to get on with the next soon so I don't forget. I'm thinking of getting two on the go at the s...

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RE: A new guitar is born

@koendb thank you! I drew up some other designs, but in all honesty they were ridiculous. This was the simplest and easiest to do!

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