Peebee
Peebee
@peebee
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Joined: Nov 12, 2020
Last seen: Jan 9, 2024
Topics: 8 / Replies: 134
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RE: Update and apology...

No apology necessary Mark, best wishes and take as long as you need.

4 years ago
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RE: No More Sloppy Neck Joints!

Yes please Darren, I would love one!

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

@tv, could be. I made the neck pocket template quite long. I then put the neck in position and the fit the neck pocket jig over the top and slid it ba...

4 years ago
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RE: Science is progress

Well done Cheesewhisk, looks great so far.

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

Thanks again, I will get some pics when I get some proper time in the Garage, I’ll be working in the garden this week I reckon.

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

@boo......I think that if the neck pocket template and the neck taper template are made from the same plan, which mine were, then it should be possibl...

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

I had a quick play with it today and I think it’s about .35mm out each side. I had ago at veneers off the bandsaw and without trying too hard got a co...

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

I wondered if also what you could do is get the template on position and then, as it's tapered, move it back say 5mm (That's just a guess at this stag...

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

@darrenking, thanks for the offer of veneers, I’ll remember for next time, got some on order for now, very kind though.

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

@boo, I think this is what I’ll try as the gap is small and when I fit the neck on centre there is a gap both sides! Annoying but I suppose it was goi...

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

@rocknroller. Thanks for the reply, the template for the pocket is tapered and long so should fit somewhere along it’s length. I positioned and reposi...

4 years ago
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RE: Starting the process, guitar number 1

Got the control cavity cover routed and fitted. Just before I made the neck pocket too wide!

4 years ago
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RE: Science is progress

Looks great. Routers the fastest way to a cock up. Love and hate em!

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

Thanks Robin, I’ll give that ago too. Ordered some veneer in case. It was cheap so no harm done.

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

There’s loads on flea bay I’ll give that a try, but thanks all.....might try and bandsaw my own!

4 years ago
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RE: I did it......loose neck pocket!

Thanks Tv haven’t measured but I’d be surprised if it’s as much as .5mm either side.

4 years ago
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RE: Update

Take all the time you need, we’ll still be here with lots of questions I am sure. Best wishes.

4 years ago
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RE: New Electric BUild

Darren that is one good looking guitar. The fit looks great and the attention to detail is fantastic - well done. Yeah go for Pink that'll suit it!

4 years ago
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RE: Thanks to Marks' finishing course

That’s a nice looking guitar, well done.

4 years ago
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