SSO Home Depot Contest feeler

[Customisbetter]

Who would be down? We had one about 3 years ago and it went pretty well. Now that we have an actual luthiery section and tons of people build around here I think it could be cool.

I don't have anything to offer up as a prize so we could discuss that.

Also rules.
Last time there was a $100 dollar limit on materials and restrictions on place to buy stuff. Usually limited to local Home Depot, Lowes, local hardware stores etc. Pickups were exempt from this.

Discuss!



Mine and Troy's from the first comp!

 

[Vostre Roy]

I'd totally be down for this even though I have limited access to power tool.

Count me in

 

[skeels]

Sounds like a blast to me!

We could have a power tools exempt build!

 

[espman]

I'm in

+1 on no power tools

 

[Devyn Eclipse Nav]

If there's a better explanation, I might be down

 

[muffinbutton]

Seems like fun. If I can I'm down. Are we allowed to use scrap wood or shit we find around like pallets and stuff?

 

[AndrewG716]

Count me in if it's still open at the end of May.

 

[Customisbetter]

I wish I could find the original contest page. Unfortunately it looks as though it got deleted.

Some people chose to go without power tools (mako comes to mind) However I think the competition was usually judged by the photo journey of the build instead of the final product.

Also the competition would last at least two months. I think three is likely a better timeframe.

Maybe June july august?

 

[mtlSam]

Sounds awesome, I'd do it

 

[Vostre Roy]

Also the competition would last at least two months. I think three is likely a better timeframe.

Maybe June july august?

I'd like, it would be very helpful for those who will do a first build (like me) and will more likely have hard time at some point ahaha

 

[CaptainLuckeyBeard]

Lessgooo!

Are local woodworking shops fair game as well?

 

[Customisbetter]

^Probably not Captain. If your guitar is made out of the finest mahogany in your county people might be a little pissed.

 

[rekab]

What are the frets on your guitars? Is this some adapted Home Depot material as well? A thorough list of rules would help. I'd maybe do it

 

[muffinbutton]

^Probably not Captain. If your guitar is made out of the finest mahogany in your county people might be a little pissed.

What if I have large amounts of scrap mahogany to use for a top or something?

 

[rekab]

What if I have large amounts of scrap mahogany to use for a top or something?

Does HD or lowes sell said mahogany? If not I'd think it doesn't fit into the rules. The idea is to put everyone on a level playing field

 

[CaptainLuckeyBeard]

Well if there is a price limit on things that really wouldnt work out too well in my favor but that's understandable.

Unless....I were to build a one piece mahogany bass with no wings and the neck is also the fretboard with the truss rod in the back of the neck...because logic...we should probably get a solid list of rules and guidelines and what not lol

 

[Bucketheadtwo]

What about hardware? Is that exempt from the cost? A bridge and tuners usually costs over $100 unless you like junk

 

[tedtan]

Does HD or lowes sell said mahogany? If not I'd think it doesn't fit into the rules. The idea is to put everyone on a level playing field

Probably not, but I do have a local hardware store that does.

 

[Customisbetter]

I have a build thread here if you guys want to see what i did last time... Ill PM the mods to see if we can scrounge up the original thread and rules.

Homemade Airline Build - Telecaster Guitar Forum

 

[muffinbutton]

So none of the scrap wood I already have. What about pallets? Do they count. I imagine you can get them at home depot or just in dumpsters and shit.