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Well I had an hour to kill after work today, so I decided to route the neck pocket on my dad's PRS. Now, the neck is nowhere near done but the dimensions on the last 6" or so are right so I went ahead. Now, I haven't built a single template for either of these builds so far, so I figured it was...

I can't give an exact amount cause I haven't kept track that well. I think I've averaged about 6 hours a week for a month and a half, so 36 hours. That includes planning, changing my mind, planning more and then changing my mind again. That is for both builds....... One thing that most of you...

If I were you I would skip the fanned frets on your first build. Not really needed on a 6 string, plus it adds a whole dimension of complexity when you are just trying to learn how to do the basics

Your best bet is to glue a couple pieces in there that are slightly bigger than the gaps and then either hand sand them down to match or re route......I would think that hand sanding would be easier....

Thanks guys, it's almost there, gotta come up with money for tuners, bridge and pickups now......I'm working on it

Ok time for an update....I decided to do the belly carve and the carve for my upper fret access. I used a an 80 grit flapper disc on a 5" grinder to start Then a 120 grit disc followed by a 60 then 120 grit sand by hand. And the result is... Here's a couple shots that show how nice the...

Thank you very much. I have to sit down and look at all my pics on the computer and figure out how long, I'll get back to you on that.

Tiny update, more coming soon Took a roundover bit to the back of the rga, noticed that the machine screw pulled the neck slightly off center. 16th of an inch or so. Glued a shim in and it will be perfect. I also finished shaping the top of the guitar, so the arch finishes right where the...

Unfortunately I didn't get to keep the pickaxe, the cops took it for evidence. Would be sweet though.

Random act of fucking bored teenagers on a Sunday night I think. Oh well, thanks for the compliment on the guitar anyway.

Alright guys, update time, it's a small one, but first Someone through a giant PICK AXE through the back window of my work car last night....WTF????:noplease::noplease::noplease: So anyway, I decided on machine bolts for the bolt on process, I'm please with how it turned out. Stainless steel...

Not sure how I missed those before. Any other opinions on these pickups? That is a fuck of a deal on those, kind of suspicious of the quality at those prices though. And what about their fixed bridges? Look like hipshot ripoffs.

Seems to be a bit of a trend starting on the body shape issue. I would just like to state for the record that the reason I even started building a guitar in the first place was that I wanted to buy an rga8. I couldn't afford it at the time so I am building one. I like the...

Sounds like people like the sperzel's. Other than that I am also looking for brass inserts for my machine screws, to bolt the necks on. Tried the rona's and home depot's around and no luck. Any ideas from fellow canadians on a good supplier of machine bolts and accessories?

Well you should, it's technically my second build, it should be twice as good:yesway: Lol , I'm glad you like it, I just hope my old man loves.

Back to work, cut out the PRS body today, loving the walnut guitars. Also rough cut the neck Not sure I'm gonna want to give this one to my dad..............:realmad: Poor man's radius block turned out good. And a final shot of the 2 guitars, not bad for a first build, hopefully when...

Another update for you guys. Finally got around to getting my dad's glued up. Took some advice and rough cut the shape before glue up. Definitely help getting the clamps on. Didn't slide around as much. Now for a useful project for those looking to make use of their scraps, I made and 8" long...

Alright, time for a small update. Carving necks is not something I have ever done, so I need a plan. Since I didn't have a plan, I improvised :) I bought a woodcarving chisel set from lee valley a couple years ago, and this is the first time it's been used. I carved and smoothed the whole...

LOL I remember those days. I used to play a Les Paul on stage and by the end of a show or practice my neck and shoulder hurt a lot. Awesome sounding guitar though, Might have to make one of those :flame:

Wish I had a scale around here, I'd check it out. I mostly play sitting down at this point anyway so I'm not worried:shred: