abutton

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

I clamp the headstock to the bench with quick release clamps when I do it , seems to work okay Just use cardboard in between your surfaces so as not to mark or dent anything

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Thanks bargeloobs - I like the idea of using clamps on a bench - I will try and give it a go on the weekend

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

You don't necessarily need a jigsaw, this is all I use and the final result.

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yeah i hacked out the shape real rough for mine with a coping saw, then rasped and sanded it to shape. takes a bit longer but saves buying a jigsaw if you dont have one already

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I have cut out the head stock and really pleased with the result took all your suggestions and it worked out better than I thought

I have started sanding the body so I am on my way - still got more sanding to do

I am going to order the black stain because I think this will be better for the busrt

Thanks all you guys for your suggestions and ideas I am wrapped with the shape of my head stock

I will need more help though - but at least I have done something now - a bit more confident!

Cheers,

Alan

headstock looks excellent Alan well done ! Don't sand the flame cap at all, I'd put the black stain on then start sanding it then

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Originally Posted by wokkaboy

headstock looks excellent Alan well done ! Don't sand the flame cap at all, I'd put the black stain on then start sanding it then

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Thanks wokkaboy - I am wrapped with the result - not quite symetrical and a couple of little chips on the back but way better than I thought I could do!
I have already started sanding the cap but I wont sand anymore until I put the stain on it
I am going to end up with a black stain, nullabhor ochre and outback sunset - do you think I could blend the three colors?
And do you just put the black stain around the outer edges?
I am going to stain a test piece of wood with both or all stains so hopefully I will be able to answer my own questions
The cap has a couple of small dings in it but I think I will just leave them because I dont want to sand thru the cap!
Thanks again for all your help and encouragement
Alan

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Originally Posted by abutton

I have cut out the head stock and really pleased with the result took all your suggestions and it worked out better than I thought

I have started sanding the body so I am on my way - still got more sanding to do

I am going to order the black stain because I think this will be better for the busrt

Thanks all you guys for your suggestions and ideas I am wrapped with the shape of my head stock

I will need more help though - but at least I have done something now - a bit more confident!

Cheers,

Alan

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Holy moly!!! You absolutely nailed it Al.
I tell you what, that's even better than a stock Gibson shape the way those wings flare up on the outside edge, I might have to steel that shape next time I do a 3x3:-)
My hats off to you good sir.

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Originally Posted by bargeloobs

Holy moly!!! You absolutely nailed it Al.
I tell you what, that's even better than a stock Gibson shape the way those wings flare up on the outside edge, I might have to steel that shape next time I do a 3x3:-)
My hats off to you good sir.

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Thanks bargeloobs - all the credit needs to go to you guys.

I couldnt have done it without your suggestions and prompts

Especially when I saw the pictures of your headstock - it was a thing of beauty - mine is not as good but getting there!

Thanks heaps again - you guys are awesome!

Great work on the headstock Alan! You nailed it bro. Love that template with the "wings".

cheers,
Gav.

Alan, excellent job! Keep up the great work

top job Alan, well done