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26-01-2019, 06:19 PM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

Looking sharp mate, good job!
Hey, is that some kind of Dremel router/plunger in the background of your string thru photos? A diy solution?

Thanks mate. Yea that's a Dremel in the Stewmac base. Worth it's weight in gold!

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26-01-2019, 07:05 PM
Bakersdozen

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Originally Posted by vaxis85

Thanks mate. Yea that's a Dremel in the Stewmac base. Worth it's weight in gold!

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That looks like such a handy base. What a good addition to an already handy tool. Might have to look into rigging something like that up myself.
26-01-2019, 07:16 PM
FrankenWashie

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

That looks like such a handy base. What a good addition to an already handy tool. Might have to look into rigging something like that up myself.

The new StewMac one has an angle adjustment built in as well. I have the original, it’s damn solid and really versatile even with my dodgy Ozito dremel clone
27-01-2019, 04:22 AM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

That looks like such a handy base. What a good addition to an already handy tool. Might have to look into rigging something like that up myself.

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dremel-3...hment_p6373700

Just found this on the bunnings website. Looks pretty good to me

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27-01-2019, 04:26 AM
Bakersdozen

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Originally Posted by vaxis85

https://www.bunnings.com.au/dremel-3...hment_p6373700

Just found this on the bunnings website. Looks pretty good to me

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Yep that's pretty cool and cost effective, however I like the idea of being able to mount the stewmac one upside down for expanded possibilities - drum sander etc.
27-01-2019, 09:18 AM
Richy17

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

Yep that's pretty cool and cost effective, however I like the idea of being able to mount the stewmac one upside down for expanded possibilities - drum sander etc.

Dremel make a router table as well that is also handy with the sander attachment. I use it with a router bit to but the bevel on pickguards
27-01-2019, 09:43 AM
Bakersdozen

I rekon if you got the thread size of the collar you could make a table fairly easily
02-02-2019, 04:23 AM
vaxis85

Hoping to get some more work done today.
I decided to finally organise my tools better yesterday
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4072174f46.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...dc7feb26fd.jpg

Mostly just my guitar tools so far.
Still need to make racks for my chisels, planes etc

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02-02-2019, 06:51 AM
Bakersdozen

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Originally Posted by Richy17

Dremel make a router table as well that is also handy with the sander attachment. I use it with a router bit to but the bevel on pickguards

M20 bolt epoxied to some flat wood. 14mm hole works great!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4ec05a4f0c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cb6c7c11d1.jpg
02-02-2019, 09:40 AM
FrankenWashie

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

M20 bolt epoxied to some flat wood. 14mm hole works great!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4ec05a4f0c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cb6c7c11d1.jpg

That’s some clever vyving, Glayven!
02-02-2019, 11:45 AM
Richy17

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

M20 bolt epoxied to some flat wood. 14mm hole works great!https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4ec05a4f0c.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...cb6c7c11d1.jpg

Nice one mate 👍🏻
02-02-2019, 04:55 PM
vaxis85

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1f00c06e57.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...199aad9113.jpg

Whipped up this little holder for all my gauged saws from stewmac. Onto the chisel holder tomorrow

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10-02-2019, 04:49 PM
vaxis85

Finished sanding tonight. Ive wet the body so I'll give it another sand tomorrow. Hopefully my shellac should turn up on wendesday so I can spray the body ready for grain filler

Change of plans now also. This is going to be a Butterscotch finish now, not a paisley.

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12-02-2019, 03:46 PM
vaxis85

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Sprayed a couple of coats of shellac. Will let it sit for 24 hours before I sand and begin grain filling, which is definitely my most hated part of guitar building lol

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12-02-2019, 03:52 PM
Andy40

McLovin the work station mate. You'll be stacking up the builds soon
12-02-2019, 04:39 PM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Andy40

McLovin the work station mate. You'll be stacking up the builds soon

Thanks mate. I've built quite a few in thr past but this is my first in probably 3 years. I've Got 3 or 4 half built laying around lol

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01-03-2019, 07:36 AM
vaxis85

Soooo back to a pasiley https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...1ac621b57b.jpg

I was going to bind it top and bottom but thinking I'll burst instead now

Not sure what's the best finish to go with but
Has anyone used ironlak or similar graffiti paint? They've got great colours available.

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01-03-2019, 08:11 AM
king casey

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Originally Posted by vaxis85

Has anyone used ironlak or similar graffiti paint? They've got great colours available.

I've had good results with it.
Also belton Molotow which has a better range of colours.

cheers, Mark.
01-03-2019, 08:23 AM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by king casey

I've had good results with it.
Also belton Molotow which has a better range of colours.

cheers, Mark.

Cheers, did you use their clear also? I'm thinking I'll clear over the vinyl, then spray the burst, then clear again

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01-03-2019, 08:57 AM
king casey

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Cheers, did you use their clear also? I'm thinking I'll clear over the vinyl, then spray the burst, then clear again

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Yes I used a couple of cans of their clear gloss.
Attachment 30139

cheers, Mark
01-03-2019, 09:20 AM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by king casey

Yes I used a couple of cans of their clear gloss.
Attachment 30139

cheers, Mark

Beautiful. Looks like a good finish. How long did it take to cure?

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01-03-2019, 12:00 PM
king casey

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Originally Posted by vaxis85

Beautiful. Looks like a good finish. How long did it take to cure?

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Molotow dries fairly quick (it's aimed at Graffiti artists so you'd think).
I left it for a few days. I did put several coats on so it could be sanded back smooth.

cheers, Mark
03-03-2019, 03:19 PM
vaxis85

Productive day!!
https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...43fc7119b6.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...4dd64b426e.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...05337b41d3.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...f2ff55c485.jpg

Beyond stoked with how well this turned out. At this point I don't think I'll even be doing a burst on the edges. I'll probably just add a small burst to the neck pickup on the pickguard.

I'll start clear coating the body tomorrow

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03-03-2019, 05:32 PM
G-Axe

https://media.giphy.com/media/ct0qic...2yNs/giphy.gif
03-03-2019, 05:44 PM
Bakersdozen

Looks fab! Judging by your application, it looks like you may have done that before?? [emoji16] What was the process? Vinyl printed, sides on, then front and back on and cut to where the sides overlapped? Either way, looking dope!
03-03-2019, 06:04 PM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

Looks fab! Judging by your application, it looks like you may have done that before?? [emoji16] What was the process? Vinyl printed, sides on, then front and back on and cut to where the sides overlapped? Either way, looking dope!

Yea pretty much spot on. I hadn't actually laid vinyl before. My brother helped out as he does it for a living.

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03-03-2019, 10:45 PM
phrozin

wow that's differently different and original, are you going to go over it with some sort clear? i really like it
04-03-2019, 03:05 AM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by phrozin

wow that's differently different and original, are you going to go over it with some sort clear? i really like it

Thanks mate. I'll definitely be clear coating. Probably with automotive lacquer

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04-03-2019, 12:48 PM
TZK321

I have one that looks just like that!

Said nobody. Ever.
10-03-2019, 02:24 PM
vaxis85

https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...27dbbdf72f.jpg https://uploads.tapatalk-cdn.com/201...12ac768324.jpg

Started clear coating today. Several mist coats just to seal before I start spraying heavier.

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10-03-2019, 04:51 PM
Richy17

Looks great 👍🏻
10-03-2019, 05:46 PM
Andy40

Great paisley choice
15-03-2019, 07:54 AM
vaxis85

Hey guys. I'd anyone able to help me out and tell me what size the tuner holes would be on my tele?
I'm not at home and I want to get some dowels to fill them. 10mm??

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15-03-2019, 10:08 AM
Sonic Mountain

Usually 9.5mm
15-03-2019, 10:09 AM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain

Usually 9.5mm

Thanks mate. Big help

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15-03-2019, 12:38 PM
vaxis85

Bloody 11.5. I bought 10mm dowel [emoji2959]

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15-03-2019, 12:54 PM
Sonic Mountain

Ugh, sorry. All mine have been 9.5

EDIT: yeah, just checked not sure why yours is different.
15-03-2019, 01:04 PM
Bakersdozen

That sucks. If you can't get direct fit size, best to get slightly bigger than you need then sand down. You can use a hand drill or drill press and spin them against a sanding block until just right.
15-03-2019, 01:08 PM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Bakersdozen

That sucks. If you can't get direct fit size, best to get slightly bigger than you need then sand down. You can use a hand drill or drill press and spin them against a sanding block until just right.

Yea that was the plan. All good. I'll grab some bigger ones tomorrow

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15-03-2019, 01:09 PM
vaxis85

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Originally Posted by Sonic Mountain

Ugh, sorry. All mine have been 9.5

EDIT: yeah, just checked not sure why yours is different.

All good man. I meant to measure before I left for work but completely forgot.

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