S8 Build, Eight String Saber

[Superwoodle]

Much to come in the next weeks...

 

[Alberto7]

^ There's a penny left! Must use all resources.

 

[Superwoodle]

I got boxz.

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I have a small problem though...

WTF size is that?? 42XL never seen that before. I'll have to order it from sears or something...
Anyway, I go to work on carbon truss rod now.

 

[flo]

Anyway, I go to work on the carbon truss rod next.

I'm looking forward for that, I'm very curious

 

[Durero]

Very cool build!


Regarding bamboo, Stick Enterprises has been making instruments from it for a while now.

 

[iRaiseTheDead]

mmmm lookin' soo good

 

[jayarpeggios]

This should be cool.. Can I ask what program you are doing your design in? I have been using sketchup for a few days you can see it on my thread here. Anyways can't wait to see how the S shaped body holds up to an 8 string neck!

 

[Superwoodle]

School is out and summer is awesome.
Marked the fret slots.

Started making a jig.

Jig done!

Cuts straight.

Oops.



Slots cut!

Took several hours, only a couple listens of AAL’s album and Racecar.

 

[AxeHappy]

That's Fucking genius! I'm totally stealing it.

 

[Superwoodle]

Making progress!

Truss rod parts done.

Started working on the bridges.

More to come tomorrow...

 

[Superwoodle]

It's tomorrow!

Started the saddles, and bridges finished, ready for tumbling and anodizing.

Too bad I'm not making a 10 String... oh well hehe

 

[Michael T]

Awesome build, I'm a huge saber fan, cannot wait to see the body start to take shape.
Keep up the awesome work.

 

[BlackMastodon]

Mad props to you for making the hardware!

 

[flo]

Wow, the hardware looks killer!

Can't wait to see the trussrod finished!

 

[CD1221]

bloody hell! solid work there. kudos to you, sir. you are awesome!

 

[Erick Kroenen]

looks really awesome!

 

[mountainjam]

How's the build going? Just noticed this thread

 

[Swyse]

I'm pretty excited for when the body gets made, I'd love to see how you attack the intense carving.

 

[capone1]

Those bridge saddles are quality. I wouldn't mind a few dozen milled myself.

 

[Superwoodle]

Those bridge saddles are quality. I wouldn't mind a few dozen milled myself.

Patience. (They're getting Rollers in the next batch.)

Fret board ready to be attached to the neck.

Router time!

Minor Boo-boo! I threw some glue in there and it's all good.

I haven't completely assembled the truss rod. I will get some photos when I do.

Also for those curious about how bamboo machines, I was able to route the entire channel in one pass, without burns to the wood, but the bamboo can rip with the grain (fibers) as you can see above.