Rathius
@rathius
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Joined: May 27, 2021
Last seen: Jun 3, 2025
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RE: WHAT's THIS ? SOME SURPRISE WORKSHOP NEWS !

Wish I could be there myself. My arms aren’t up to the flight anymore though. 😂

2 years ago
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RE: Scratch build #2 with #3 coming soon.

Here’s me carving the neck. Had to take a break before I finished. 😂 And here’s a picture of the fretboard with abalone inlay dots and ready for ...

2 years ago
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RE: Maple fretboards

Watch the class on making a bolt on neck and you’ll hear mark say maple fretboards should be finished before fretting. In the course on building an ...

2 years ago
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RE: Maple fretboards

That’s what I was thinking would be best. Thanks for confirming that for me.

2 years ago
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2 years ago
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Answer to: Where’s the video?

@nsj The segment I’m talking about is part of another video or class. I remember it as an alternative way for installing the neck and it kinda makes i...

2 years ago
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RE: Scratch build #2 with #3 coming soon.

@tv101 that’s what I plan to do sometime or other. It would definitely make it quicker and easier.

2 years ago
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RE: Scratch build #2 with #3 coming soon.

So using that new fretboard caul I made earlier today, I now have the fretboard glued on. Decided to just carve neck instead of using that large pro...

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

So you could use a recessed jack then claim the notch is because you use a 90 degree cable that connects to your wireless rig attached to your strap. ...

2 years ago
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RE: Another router bit.

I know right! Actually kinda scares me it’s so big. I have a 4 wing surfacing bit that’s almost as big around as this one. Yes, it’s a 1/2” bit too...

3 years ago
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RE: Another router bit.

@koendb I was thinking of using it to do the majority of the carving on the back of the neck with it but still leaving a bit of wood for final filing,...

3 years ago
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RE: Fingerboard radiusing router bits?

Yes it did. I’m very pleased with the results. Definitely a smart purchase. Now to collect a few. 😂

3 years ago
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RE: Siddharth Mehta- Your favorite Guitarist at this moment?

When I attempt to come up with one right now I can’t because as soon as one name pops in my head a little voice says, “hold on, what about _________”?...

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

Dude!!!!!!!!! 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻 My first build brought a LOT of anxiety concerning the jack socket hole. Dang near ruined it too. I did have to use a r...

3 years ago
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RE: Scratch build #2 with #3 coming soon.

This shape was inspired by the shape of the pickguard from a 355. Normally I don’t care for pickguards but when I put 2 together…, well this is what I...

3 years ago
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