Pretending to be a Luthier.

[rob_707]

HOLY CRAP i just sat hear for 2 hours reading this entire thread and there was not ONE single wasted second. my hats off to you man, this is amazing enginuity (how ever the hell you spell that) and you deserve an award for best router operator. Amazing work my friend keep it up. !!!

 

[BlackMastodon]

Damnit! Every time I see a bump on this thread I think that there's an update.

 

[scherzo1928]

Damnit! Every time I see a bump on this thread I think that there's an update.

I had a dream in which my guitar was finished and I was plaing it. Took me till 4:00 pm to realize it wasnt. that sucked donkey balls.

 

[lookralphsbak]

I had a dream in which my guitar was finished and I was plaing it. Took me till 4:00 pm to realize it wasnt. that sucked donkey balls.

That's a sign... THAT YOU SHOULD FINISH IT

 

[SageK]

Moar updates maan

 

[airpanos]

we want more-we want more-we want more - we want mooooooooooooooar

 

[scherzo1928]

Well, I might do a bit of work on the next couple of days. Probably correct the recess for the bridge. Already made a new template for that. And we all know that doing one thing will lead to doing something else... Maybe I'll drill to connect the pickup cavities to the control cavity.

Also I'm waiting on some fretting files and stuff, and a robosander thing for my drillpress, which I'll use for the second build.

 

[lookralphsbak]

DO WANT...


















THE FINISHED PRODUCT MAILED TO MY HOUSE... Will pay shipping

 

[vansinn]

Yes, we want updates! But it's more important your leg heals well - so we can get to enjoy the second build when this one is finished
Hope it's improving for you!

 

[scherzo1928]

Seeing all the current build threads made me want to do some work on mine. Not much though.

First the recess thing for the input jack.
Used a 7/8" bit.

Fits really nice.

Also drilled to connect the bridge pickup route to the control cavity.
Like ziz

Havent done the neck one yet. But I will drill from the input recess.

Made a new template for the bridge recess a couple days ago.

And took care of that.

Looks a little iffy in this pic, but it's quite ok.

AND.... I think I found patrick dotdotdot's secret finishing recipe. Last weekend I fired up the grill and made some stakes. Used a bit of scrapwood to level the grill, and as always some grease spilled over. Fell on the wood, and now check it out!

Not only does it look cool, but it smells great!

 

[lookralphsbak]

I'm curious how you got the drill to go from one end to the other at that angle...

 

[BR10N]

I'm very impressed! I'd buy one!

 

[technomancer]

Looks great

and the "finish recipe"... my dogs would love that

 

[sk3ks1s]

Those steaks look a little tough...
Should've rigged up a marinating jig of some sort.

 

[Machva]

wow 18 pages of "0o0"

i'm impressed, shocked amazed


WTF

 

[BlackMastodon]

Those steaks look a little tough...
Should've rigged up a marinating jig of some sort.

 

[scherzo1928]

Well, I got an early class early today (actually in 30 min) But I got a bit of work done anyways. Thought I'd show you a bit of progress.

Leveled the back:

And then got a rasp and a spokeshave out...

It's getting there!

 

[technomancer]

This thing is going to be awesome when it's finished

 

[sk3ks1s]

Carving the neck was hands down my favorite part of the build. What kinda profile you going for on this?

 

[scherzo1928]

Flat back. Also it's 22.5mm at the 1st fret and 25 at the 12th so it's a monster neck.